McLaughlin Man, 32, Sentenced to 40 Years for Second Degree Murder
A McLaughlin man has been sentenced to 40 years in custody for Second Degree Murder in a case that shocked the community.
Matthew St. Pierre, 32, was sentenced on November 20, 2017, by U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann for his role in the brutal death of his girlfriend’s five-year-old daughter.
The young child was subjected to severe beatings over an extended weekend in October 2016, suffering internal bleeding and eventually dying as a result of her injuries.
St. Pierre’s girlfriend, Desarae Makes Him First, confessed to authorities that she and St. Pierre were responsible for the injuries that led to the child’s death.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau of Indian Affairs – Standing Rock Agency, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Troy R. Morley prosecuting the case.
St. Pierre was immediately turned over to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service to begin serving his sentence.
In addition to the 40-year prison term, St. Pierre was also ordered to serve five years of supervised release and pay a special assessment of $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
This shocking case highlights the severity of child abuse and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for their actions.
According to the court documents, the young child suffered severe abdominal injuries, which led to internal bleeding and ultimately death.
St. Pierre was indicted by a federal grand jury on October 18, 2016, and pled guilty on August 4, 2017.
The exact dates of the abuse were between October 11 and October 12, 2016, with the majority of the injuries caused over an extended weekend.
St. Pierre’s sentence is a reminder that child abuse is a serious crime that carries severe consequences.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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