37-year-old Kendra Panteah pleaded guilty to kidnapping related to a 2019 fatal stabbing in New Mexico; she faces 10-18 years in prison.
Kendra Panteah, 37, pleaded guilty to kidnapping not resulting in death related to a 2019 incident in New Mexico where a man, John Doe, was fatally stabbed by Gilbert John Jr. while attempting to escape. Panteah was present but did not participate in the stabbing. Both had used drugs prior to the crime. Panteah faces 10 to 18 years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for January 27. The case highlights issues of substance abuse in Native American communities.
October 30, 2024
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