PHOENIX, ARIZONA – In a shocking turn of events, Daryl Patrick Johns, a 46-year-old resident of Bapchule, Arizona, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for a brutal stabbing death that took place on the Gila River Indian Community.
According to investigators, Johns, a member of the Gila River Indian Community, stabbed and killed the victim on February 15, 2023. The case was a joint investigation by the Gila River Police Department and the FBI Phoenix Indian Country squad.
Johns pleaded guilty to Second Degree Murder on November 1, 2024. The sentencing hearing was held on July 17, 2023, before U.S. District Judge Douglas L. Rayes.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Raynette Logan, from the District of Arizona, Phoenix, handled the prosecution. The case number is CR-23-1639-PHX-DLR, and the release number is 2025-122_Johns.
The Gila River Indian Community is a federally recognized tribe, and this case highlights the complexities of justice on Native American reservations. The community is still reeling from the tragic event, and many are seeking answers and closure.
Johns’ sentence is a significant blow to the community, and it serves as a reminder of the severity of violent crime. The community is working to rebuild and heal, and this case will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on the lives of those affected.
For more information on the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/az/.
Follow the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, on Twitter at @USAO_AZ for the latest news and updates.
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Key Facts
- State: Arizona
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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