DAngelo James Hunt, Murder Manslaughter, North Dakota 2025

FARGO – In a shocking turn of events, a federal grand jury has returned a true bill of indictment charging D’Angelo James Hunt, 26, of St. Michael, North Dakota, with 10 federal felonies, including murder and manslaughter. The indictment, unsealed on March 29, 2026, marks a major milestone in a case that has weighed heavily on the victims’ families and the Spirit Lake community for more than two years.

The indictment charges Hunt with three counts of assault resulting in substantial bodily injury to a spouse, intimate partner, or dating partner; two counts of assault of a spouse, intimate partner, or dating partner by strangulation; assault resulting in serious bodily injury; voluntary manslaughter; second-degree murder within Indian country; tampering with evidence; and use of fire to commit a felony.

On November 17, 2025, Hunt was initially charged by criminal complaint with second-degree murder of I.H., and he waived a detention hearing following his initial appearance. He remains in custody.

The investigation, led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Bureau of Indian Affairs, North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, has been ongoing, with the goal of bringing a family some measure of closure through the recovery of J.M.P.

“Today’s unsealing of this Indictment marks an important step toward justice in a case that has weighed heavily on the victims’ families and the Spirit Lake community for more than two years,” said United States Attorney Nicholas W. Chase. “No indictment can undo their loss, but it affirms our commitment to pursuing accountability with care, diligence, and resolve.”

The case is being prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office, with Assistant United States Attorneys Lori H. Conroy and Samantha L. Schmidt, and First Assistant United States Attorney Jennifer Klemetsrud Puhl assigned.

“The charges alleged in this indictment are one more brutal example of violence against indigenous women,” said Special Agent in Charge Alvin M. Winston Sr. of FBI Minneapolis. “Through exhaustive investigation and strong collaboration with our tribal, state, and federal partners, the FBI is fully committed to holding violent criminals accountable and protecting safe communities.”

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