Summary
Two men from South Dakota, including Mark Milk whose life sentence was reduced by Governor Kristi Noem in 2023, have been charged in the death of 14-year-old McKenna Wendel. Wendel was reported missing in March and found dead five days later; Milk faces multiple charges including possession of cocaine linked to her death.
Key Facts
- McKenna Wendel disappeared on March 13 and was found dead near Brookings, South Dakota, on March 19.
- Mark Milk, Wendel’s uncle, had his life sentence for a 1993 manslaughter case commuted by Governor Noem in 2023.
- Milk faces five charges, including possession with intent to deliver cocaine that caused Wendel’s death and transporting a minor for criminal sexual activity.
- A second man, Jon Rogness, faces charges for conspiracy and helping cover up the crime.
- Authorities have completed an autopsy but have not released the cause or manner of death.
- The charges were filed in Iowa, where the crimes occurred.
- Milk was in jail for unrelated charges when Wendel’s body was found.
- Officials describe the case as tragic and emphasize the seriousness of the charges.
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