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Convicted Murderer, Arsonist Says Right To Confront Witness Denied

SD Department of Corrections

An Aberdeen man found guilty of killing his girlfriend and setting fire to her apartment has appealed his conviction.

The South Dakota Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday, April 21, by video conference.

Jose Rodriguez says the trial judge erred when he considered testimony from an unavailable witness.

SDPB's Victoria Wicks has this story.

Rapid City freelancer Victoria L. Wicks has been producing news for SDPB since August 2007. She Retired from this position in March 2023.