A devastating act of violence has left a community shaken in Arizona. On August 28, 2020, Jeroy Johnson Benally, 23, of Chinle, Arizona, shot the victim two times with a rifle, resulting in the victim’s death.
Benally, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, pleaded guilty to Voluntary Manslaughter. Yesterday, U.S. District Judge Dominic W. Lanza sentenced Benally to 177 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Navajo Nation Division of Public Safety conducted the investigation in this case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Raynette Logan, District of Arizona, Phoenix, handled the prosecution.
Beneath the surface of this case lies a complex web of relationships and a community grappling with the aftermath of violence. Benally’s actions have sent shockwaves through the community, leaving many to wonder how this tragedy could have occurred.
The case against Benally was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Raynette Logan. The investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Navajo Nation Division of Public Safety.
As the community comes to terms with this devastating event, many are left to ponder the consequences of Benally’s actions. The sentencing of Benally serves as a reminder of the severe consequences that await those who commit such heinous crimes.
The case number for this incident is CR-21-08018-PHX-DWL, and the release number is 2022-001_Benally. 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 @USAO_AZ for the latest news.
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Key Facts
- State: Arizona
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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