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Colville Tribal Member Sentenced to 78 Months for Voluntary Manslaughter
A Colville Tribal Member, Maddesyn George, has been sentenced to 78 months in federal custody for voluntary manslaughter and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. The sentencing took place on no date specified in Spokane, Washington.
According to court documents, George killed Kristopher “Buddy” Graber in a dispute over money and drugs that George stole from Graber the night before. George admitted that she had not acted in self-defense and that the shooting was not legally justified because she exerted more force than was lawful under the circumstances.
George, 27, is an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. She admitted to possessing 47 grams of methamphetamine, a 9mm semi-automatic pistol, and more than $5,000 in cash, which she had stolen from Graber. George attempted to pass the gun off to an eyewitness and hid the stolen methamphetamine in a nearby field.
George’s sentencing range under the United States Sentencing Guidelines was calculated at 108-135 months, in part due to her criminal history, which includes numerous convictions for drug offenses, burglary, assaults, and making a false statement. However, Judge Rosanna M. Peterson exercised her discretion to impose only 78 months of custody despite the United States’ request for a sentence of 204 months.
George is expected to be released back into the community in 2025, after which she will spend the rest of her life on federal Supervised Release. This case is a tragic reminder of the devastating consequences of violent crime and the importance of prioritizing the safety of our communities, including on the Colville Reservation where families have experienced a tragic increase in violent crime.
George’s case is a stark reminder that the United States prioritizes the investigation and prosecution of violent crime, whenever it happens, and whoever commits it. The safety of our communities is paramount, and our mission is to follow the facts wherever they lead.
Key Facts
- State: Washington
- Category: Violent Crime|Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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