Crown seeks adult sentence for youth accused in quadruple homicide on Carry the Kettle

A 17-year-old accused of four murders and attempted murder may be sentenced as an adult.

The Crown is seeking an adult sentence for one of the teens accused in the quadruple homicide on Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation last year.

A 17-year-old, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, faces four counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of Shauna Fay, Tracey Hotomani, Sheldon Quewezance, and Terry Jack.

The youth is also facing one count of attempted murder, stemming from an altercation between the accused and a fifth person at the home where the killings occurred.

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At around 11:15 a.m. on Feb. 4, 2025, officers with File Hills First Nation Police Service responded to a report of sudden deaths at a home on the First Nation.

Police discovered the bodies of four people at the home. Saskatchewan RCMP were called in shortly after, with the major crimes unit taking control of the investigation.

According to a Notice of Intention filed Feb. 25, 2026, and signed by Crown prosecutor J. Patrick Malone, the Crown intends to seek an adult sentence following any conviction for the 17-year-old’s crimes.

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The notice of intention was sent to be filed with Regina Provincial Court on March 26, ahead of the youth’s court appearance on March 27. The accused’s case has since been adjourned to April 9.

A second youth accused in the killings, who also cannot be named due to the Youth Criminal Justice Act, pleaded guilty to manslaughter last month.

Darrius Racette, 18, also faces four counts of first-degree murder in the case.

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-With files from Cole Davenport and David Prisciak