A grisly murder in Manderson, South Dakota, has led to a federal indictment and a not guilty plea. On August 2, 2013, Leonard David Yankton, a/k/a Lenny Yankton, allegedly used a blunt object to kill another man.
Yankton, 37, was indicted by a federal grand jury on August 13, 2013, for second-degree murder. He appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Veronica L. Duffy on August 22, 2013, and entered a plea of not guilty to the indictment.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is life imprisonment and a $250,000 fine. The charge is merely an accusation, and Yankton is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
The investigation is being conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Justice Services, and the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety. Assistant U.S. Attorney Eric Kelderman is prosecuting the case.
Yankton was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshal. A trial date has not yet been set. The case is being watched closely by law enforcement officials and community members.
The brutal killing has sent shockwaves through the community, and many are waiting anxiously for justice to be served. The people of Manderson deserve to know the truth behind this heinous crime.
We will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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