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Justice In Action

Justice In Action

Written by: Pennington County State’s Attorney’s Office
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Consider this podcast your exclusive backstage pass, offering an intimate look into the heart of our work. We won’t shy away from hot topics, tackling issues that intersect with our office—from mental health to drug trends in our community, violent crime, and more. Each month, we’ll also dive into our case archives to take a closer look at the headline-making cases that have shaped our community.

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  • Episode 19 - Jessica Rehfeld: A Decade to Justice – Part 3

    Episode 19 - Jessica Rehfeld: A Decade to Justice – Part 3
    Jan 23 2026

    In the final episode, we examine the prosecution, a process that stretched nearly a decade and tested everyone involved. From death penalty decisions and plea negotiations to delayed trials, appeals, and final sentencing, this episode lays out the legal journey that followed. We also reflect on the role of victim advocacy, the impact on Jessica’s family, and what justice, imperfect and hard-won, ultimately looked like in this case.
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    30 mins
  • Episode 18 - Jessica Rehfeld: A Decade to Justice – Part 2

    Episode 18 - Jessica Rehfeld: A Decade to Justice – Part 2
    Jan 23 2026

    Part Two focuses on the homicide investigation. Detectives walk us through the frantic search, the crucial break that changed everything, and the discovery of Jessica’s body nearly one year later. You’ll hear directly from law enforcement about the evidence, the interviews, and how a complex, emotionally heavy investigation ultimately identified five individuals responsible for Jessica’s murder and burial.
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    29 mins
  • Episode 17 - Jessica Rehfeld: A Decade to Justice – Part 1

    Episode 17 - Jessica Rehfeld: A Decade to Justice – Part 1
    Jan 23 2026

    In Part One, we meet Jessica Rehfeld through the eyes of those who loved her most, especially her father, Michael. We learn who Jessica was, what mattered to her, and the circumstances that led up to her disappearance in 2015. This episode honors Jessica’s life, her strength, and the warning signs she recognized as she tried to escape an abusive relationship before she suddenly went silent.
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    17 mins
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