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State of South Dakota v. Arnson Absolu
Date: 10-30-2024
Case Number: 20353-a-MES
Judge: Robert Gusinsky
Court: Circuit Court, Seventh Judicial Circuit Pennington County, South Dakota
Plaintiff's Attorney: Pennington County, South Dakota State's Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with first-degree murder.
[¶2.] In the evening hours of August 24, 2020, Rapid City police officers responded to a call from a Thompson Park area resident who had heard several gunshots. Once at the park, officers observed a parked Chevrolet Tahoe SUV inside of which were two individuals with apparent gunshot wounds.
[¶3.] In the passenger seat was a man who would later be identified as charles Red Willow. He had suffered multiple gunshot wounds and appeared to be deceased. A female in the driver seat, later identified as Ashley Nagy, was breathing but had suffered a traumatic gunshot wound to her head. Emergency medical responders determined that Nagy was exhibiting what is known as agonal breathing and could not be saved.[1] As one emergency medical responder grimly described it, "She was dead, her body just didn't know it yet." Law enforcement officers took immediate action to preserve the crime scene.
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State v. Absolu, 2024 S.D. 66, 30353-a-MES (S.D. Oct 30, 2024)
[¶2.] In the evening hours of August 24, 2020, Rapid City police officers responded to a call from a Thompson Park area resident who had heard several gunshots. Once at the park, officers observed a parked Chevrolet Tahoe SUV inside of which were two individuals with apparent gunshot wounds.
[¶3.] In the passenger seat was a man who would later be identified as charles Red Willow. He had suffered multiple gunshot wounds and appeared to be deceased. A female in the driver seat, later identified as Ashley Nagy, was breathing but had suffered a traumatic gunshot wound to her head. Emergency medical responders determined that Nagy was exhibiting what is known as agonal breathing and could not be saved.[1] As one emergency medical responder grimly described it, "She was dead, her body just didn't know it yet." Law enforcement officers took immediate action to preserve the crime scene.
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State v. Absolu, 2024 S.D. 66, 30353-a-MES (S.D. Oct 30, 2024)
Outcome:
Affirmed
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of South Dakota v. Arnson Absolu?
The outcome was: Affirmed
Which court heard State of South Dakota v. Arnson Absolu?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Seventh Judicial Circuit Pennington County, South Dakota, SD. The presiding judge was Robert Gusinsky.
Who were the attorneys in State of South Dakota v. Arnson Absolu?
Plaintiff's attorney: Pennington County, South Dakota State's Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Rapid City Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was State of South Dakota v. Arnson Absolu decided?
This case was decided on October 30, 2024.