Death Row Inmates In South Dakota Lowest In The Country
154 individuals serving murder sentences in either Sioux Falls or Pierre.
Death Penalty
Amir Beaudion Jr. Could Face Death Penalty
Homicide case could more than a year to be completed.
Supreme Court Rejects South Dakota Death Row Appeal Over Anti-gay Juror
The Supreme Court is again rejecting a gay death row inmate's appeal that claims jurors in South Dakota were biased against him because of his sexual orientation.
Judge: End of April on Death Penalty Question
A judge has ruled the Pennington County State's Attorney's Office must disclose by the end the month whether it intends to seek the death penalty.
Rodney Berget Executed After Hours of Delay, Supreme Court Filings
Berget's execution was carried out on Monday (October 29) with the official time of death listed as 7:37 PM.
Rodney Berget Scheduled to Be Executed Monday Afternoon
The South Department of Corrections has announced that Rodney Berget will be executed Monday afternoon for the killing of correctional officer Ron "RJ" Johnson.
What Drug Does South Dakota Use for Lethal Injection Death Penalty Cases?
The specific lethal injection drug to be used to execute convicted prison guard killer Rodney Berget will not be revealed.
Rhines Appeal Denied by US Supreme Court
In the United States, people suspected of a crime are promised a trial by jury. A convicted murderer in South Dakota was treated fairly during the sentencing phase according to the Unites States Supreme Court.
Judge Deems Rodney Berget Competent, Faces Execution Sentence
Rodney Berget have few options left as the death penalty is still in play for the convicted killer. A ruling on Thursday affirmed Berget’s competency.
State Won’t Seek Death Penalty in Sioux Falls Fatal Shooting
Prosecutors will not seek the death penalty against a suspect should he be convicted of fatally shooting another man outside of a Sioux Falls casino.