Shayna Ritthaler Murdered in Sturgis, South-dakota age 16

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On October 3, 2019, 16-year-old Shayna Ritthaler from Sturgis, South Dakota, was reported missing. Her disappearance prompted a search that concluded on October 7, 2019, when her body was discovered in the basement of a residence near Sturgis.

The investigation led authorities to arrest a 17-year-old male suspect in connection with Shayna's death. The suspect was charged with second-degree murder and was held in custody pending further legal proceedings.

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Victim Details

name

Shayna Ritthaler

gender

Female

race

White / Caucasian

city

Sturgis

state

SD

Date of Death

2019-10-03

Age at Death

16

First Name

Shayna

Last Name

Ritthaler

solved

Yes

Last Updated

11/26/2024

Shayna Ritthaler
Murdered

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