U.S. Attorney for the District of Wyoming Christopher A.
Crofts announced today that on May 29, 2013, Alan Brown, 61, and his
brother Vernon Lee Brown, 54, both Northern Arapaho Tribal Members,
appeared in federal court on an indictment charging them with one count
of first-degree murder and aiding and abetting in violation of 18 U.S.C.
§§ 1111, 1153 and 2. The charges against Alan and Vernon Lee Brown stem
from an incident that occurred on or about May 6, 2006, which resulted
in the death of Tad Paul Barnson, 47, who was originally from Idaho
Falls, Idaho, but resided in and around Riverton, Wyoming, at the time
of his death. Alan and Vernon Lee Brown are Wind River Indian
Reservation inhabitants but are not believed to have any permanent
residence. This crime is alleged to have occurred on the Wind River
Indian Reservation. Alan and Vernon Lee Brown are facing a potential of
life imprisonment or the death penalty and could be ordered to pay
restitution, a fine, and special assessment.
By DOJ policy, our office may not comment further on this case until after disposition.
An indictment is only an accusation. In every criminal case, the accused is presumed to be innocent until proven guilty, and the government always has the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt
By DOJ policy, our office may not comment further on this case until after disposition.
An indictment is only an accusation. In every criminal case, the accused is presumed to be innocent until proven guilty, and the government always has the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt
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