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Smith Charged With Second Degree Murder

Heather Dawn Smith, also known as Heather Dawn Yellow Owl, 31, of Wolf Point, appeared in front of U.S. Magistrate Judge John T. Johnston and made a not guilty plea on March 22 on charges of second degree murder.

If convicted of the most serious crime, Smith faces a maximum of life in prison, a $250,000 fine and five years of supervised release. Smith was released pending further proceedings. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Fort Peck Tribes Criminal Investigation investigated the case.

According to court documents, on or about Nov. 12, 2020, in Wolf Point, the defendant with malice aforethought unlawfully killed Jane Doe.

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