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State not seeking death penalty for Mitchell man charged with first-degree murder
Robert Ladenburger, 60, of Mitchell, was charged with first-degree murder for allegedly stabbing a 56-year-old man in August and faced a maximum sentence of the death penalty prior to the state s recent decision not to pursue the sentence. Written By: Sam Fosness | ×
The state of South Dakota has opted against seeking the death penalty for a Mitchell man who was charged with first-degree murder for allegedly stabbing and killing a 56-year-old man.
Robert Ladenburger, 60, of Mitchell, was charged with first-degree murder, second-degree manslaughter and aggravated assault with intent to cause bodily harm through the use of a dangerous weapon. While he pleaded not guilty to the charges in September, Ladenburger faced the death penalty as the maximum sentence, if found guilty of the charges. According to court documents, the late Rodney Bahm, 56, of Mitchell, was the victi