Man sentenced to life in Winner killing, later commuted by Governor Noem, now charged in 14-year-old’s death

A 51-year-old Sioux Falls man who was sentenced to life in prison for a 1994 killing in Winner is now facing federal charges in connection with the death of a 14-year-old girl.

June 18, 2026Updated: June 18, 2026

By Casey Wonnenberg

Man sentenced to life in Winner killing, later commuted by Governor Noem, now charged in 14-year-old’s death

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