Press release from the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
On November 7, 2025, in Spokane Superior Court, Randy S. Brown (62) was sentenced to two and a half years in prison and 18 months of community custody for Second Degree Manslaughter and Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver after he pleaded guilty to those charges. The elements to prove 2nd Manslaughter include criminal negligence, that the defendant failed to recognize a substantial risk that their actions may cause death.
Court documents alleged Brown went to the home of the victim on October 13, 2023, after the victim told Brown he was “hurting” and needed drugs. Brown and the victim were friends, and Brown visited the victim regularly. Brown delivered the drugs, stayed at the victim’s home for several hours th

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