FARGO, North Dakota – In a shocking turn of events, Krystal Lynn Feist, a 32-year-old resident of Grand Forks, North Dakota, has been sentenced to serve 30 years in federal prison for her role in the drug conspiracy and murder in furtherance of the conspiracy at the Flying J Truck Stop in Grand Forks, ND.
On October 31, 2017, Feist appeared before U.S. District Judge Ralph R. Erickson, who handed down the harsh sentence. Feist was also ordered to pay a $300 special assessment to the Crime Victims’ Fund.
The investigation into the murder of Austin Forsman at the Flying J Truck Stop in Grand Forks, ND, in the early morning hours of March 11, 2016, led to the indictment of 13 conspirators involved in a methamphetamine ring in the Grand Forks area. Feist, along with Modesto Torrez, was charged with the murder of Forsman, as well as the drug trafficking conspiracy. Torrez was found guilty after a jury trial of drug trafficking conspiracy and murder in furtherance of the drug trafficking conspiracy, as well as obstruction of justice.
Feist’s sentencing marks a significant milestone in the case, which was investigated by the Grand Forks Police Department, Grand Forks Narcotics Task Force, North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security – Homeland Security Investigations.
The case was prosecuted by U.S. Attorney Christopher C. Myers, Assistant U.S. Attorney Jake Rodenbiker, and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeremy Ensrud.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the investigation and prosecution of Feist and her co-conspirators demonstrate the commitment of law enforcement agencies to combating the scourge of methamphetamine and violent crime in the region.
Feist’s 30-year prison sentence serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of involvement in drug trafficking and violent crime. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Key Facts
- State: North Dakota
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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