Montana Woman Sentenced to 20 Years for Machete-Wielding Sexual Assault on Ex-Boyfriend
Samantha Ray Mears, 19, was charged in June 2018 after allegedly breaking into her former boyfriend’s Great Falls home, lying in wait with a machete, and then sexually assaulting him. The shocking incident, which culminated in a 20-year sentence, revealed a disturbing pattern of violence and mental health struggles. Mears was convicted of sexual intercourse without consent and other charges, highlighting the terrifying ordeal faced by the victim.
