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State of South Dakota v. Charles Birdshead
Date: 08-07-2013
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Judge: Wally Eklund
Court: Circuit Court, Pennington County, South Dakota
Plaintiff's Attorney: Mark Vargo
Defendant's Attorney: Jamy Patterson
Description:
The State of South Dakota charged Charlges Birdshead with first-degree manslaughter in the January death of Eustacio Marrufo. Defendant was also charged with felony with a dangerous weapon and possession of a controlled weapon, a shortened shotgun.
Marrufo died in the parking lot of the South Dakota Rose Inn on Jan. 7 after he and a second man, Frank Milk, jumped Birdshead when he pulled into the parking lot ostensibly to sell drugs and give a 15-year-old girl a ride.
Marrufo died in the parking lot of the South Dakota Rose Inn on Jan. 7 after he and a second man, Frank Milk, jumped Birdshead when he pulled into the parking lot ostensibly to sell drugs and give a 15-year-old girl a ride.
Outcome:
Defendant was found guilty and faces a maximum penalty of life in prison on the manslaughter charge and a total of 27 years for the two weapons charges.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of South Dakota v. Charles Birdshead?
The outcome was: Defendant was found guilty and faces a maximum penalty of life in prison on the manslaughter charge and a total of 27 years for the two weapons charges.
Which court heard State of South Dakota v. Charles Birdshead?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Pennington County, South Dakota, SD. The presiding judge was Wally Eklund.
Who were the attorneys in State of South Dakota v. Charles Birdshead?
Plaintiff's attorney: Mark Vargo. Defendant's attorney: Jamy Patterson.
When was State of South Dakota v. Charles Birdshead decided?
This case was decided on August 7, 2013.