Technology

Trial dates set for accused in Carry the Kettle quadruple homicide

2025-11-26 19:18
482 views
Trial dates set for accused in Carry the Kettle quadruple homicide

The trial of a suspect in a quadruple homicide that took place earlier this year at a Saskatchewan First Nation has been scheduled.

The trial of a suspect in a quadruple homicide that took place earlier this year at a Saskatchewan First Nation has been scheduled.

Darius Racette, who was charged with four counts of first-degree murder in connection with the Feb. 4 killings on Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation, will be tried between Feb. 22 and March 25 of 2027.

Racette, 18 at the time of the arrest, was apprehended in Yorkton, Sask., two weeks after the incident. His co-accused, who cannot be named per the Youth Criminal Justice Act but has been described as a male youth, was arrested at Carry the Kettle.

Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day.

Get daily National news

Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

The victims — 34-year-old Tracey Hotomani, 44-year-old Sheldon Quewezance, 47-year-old Shauna Fay and Terry Jack, 51 — were in the same house when the murders occurred. At the time of the arrests, RCMP said the attack was believed to be targeted.

Trending Now
  • Canadian potash company Nutrien to build terminal in U.S. and not B.C.
  • Polar vortex set to bring ‘harsh early start to winter’ across Canada
Story continues below advertisement Click to play video: 'RCMP charges 2 suspects in connection with Carry the Kettle quadruple murder investigation' 1:54 RCMP charges 2 suspects in connection with Carry the Kettle quadruple murder investigation