Manderson Man Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison Following Federal Convictions for First Degree Murder and Arson

A Manderson, South Dakota man was sentenced to life in federal prison on May 18, 2026, following convictions for First Degree Felony Murder, Assault With Intent to Commit Arson, Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury, and Arson. U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler imposed the sentence after the defendant's federal convictions.