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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 ...
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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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