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Timothy Richmond

Death by Force
Case Description
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On the evening of May 27, 2024, in the small town of Centerville, South Dakota, a violent encounter left three men dead, including 35-year-old Timothy E. Richmond. The incident, which also claimed the lives of brothers Paul Wyland Frankus, 26, and Zachary Ryan Frankus, 21, unfolded at a residence on Main Street.

The chain of events began with a frantic 911 call at 9:44 p.m. from Zachary Frankus, who reported that their neighbor had shot his brother with a shotgun. During the call, Zachary ...Read More
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  • Fox News: Victims, possible motive identified in South Dakota triple murder allegedly committed by former mayor
  • Argus Leader: Former Centerville mayor charged with triple murder in Turner County
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    Victim Details

    Timothy Richmond

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Centerville

    SD

    2024-05-27

    35

    Timothy

    Richmond

    litigation

    11/05/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Has anyone else been following the Centerville case involving Timothy Richmond and the Frankus broth... ...Read More
    11/23/2024
    I’ve been following the Centerville case, and something about the timeline just doesn't add up to ... ...Read More
    07/06/2024
    I've been following the Centerville case and one detail that genuinely baffles me is the moment Zach... ...Read More
    06/30/2024
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