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Jury Convicts 3 Suspects In Double Homicide

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Pennington County, SD) — Three people are facing sentencing after being convicted in a 2022 double homicide. Attorney General Marty Jackley and Pennington County State’s Attorney Lara Roetzel announced on Tuesday a jury reached a verdict in the case. Montell Olivera was found guilty of two counts of first degree murder and conspiracy, while Dillon Wilson and Erin Provancial were each convicted of aiding and abetting and conspiracy. All charges carry mandatory life sentences. Prosecutors say the killings of Joseph Standing Bear and Petan Milk were gang related and they identified Olivera as the shooter in both.