Day four of testimony in the trial for a 2022 Surfwood Drive double homicide focused on an accomplice’s account and largely inconclusive DNA evidence.
Chase Quick Bear, who took a plea deal, testified he thought the group planned to “beat up” Joseph Standing Bear and Petan Milk over gang tensions but said Montel Olivera unexpectedly opened fire inside the apartment. He identified all three in photo lineups.
Forensic experts said DNA on the gun and casings was too weak to match to the suspects, though one 15‑year‑old girl present that day could not be excluded. A firearms expert said a .45 pistol recovered during arrests matched shell casings at the scene.
Defense attorneys stressed no DNA links their clients to the weapon.
The trial resumes this morning.
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