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Austin Ray Lester, 28, Charged in Child Neglect and Involuntary Manslaughter Case
FARGO, North Dakota – In a shocking turn of events, Austin Ray Lester and his girlfriend Krissy Louise Hinsley have been charged with Involuntary Manslaughter and two counts of Child Neglect in Indian country.
According to court documents, Lester and Hinsley were ordered detained pending further hearings by United States Magistrate Judge Clare R. Hochhalter on April 19, 2024. Trial is currently scheduled for June 25, 2024.
The charges against Lester and Hinsley are related to the August 2022 neglect and death of a three-year-old child within the boundaries of the Spirit Lake Reservation.
Lester and Hinsley pleaded not guilty to the charges, and an Indictment in this case is not evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent unless or until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt at trial.
This case is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Lori H. Conroy and AUSA Samantha Schmidt.
Defendant Information:
Defendant: Austin Ray Lester
Age: 28
Charges: Involuntary Manslaughter, two counts of Child Neglect, Assault of a Child with a Dangerous Weapon
Location: Tokio, North Dakota
Arrest Date: April 19, 2024
Status: Detained pending further hearings
Trial Date: June 25, 2024
Defendant’s Attorney: Not specified
Key Facts
- State: North Dakota
- Category: Child Neglect|Violent Crime|Child Abuse
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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