65-year-old Brent Kertzman pleaded guilty to first-degree murder for killing Julie Fisk in Rapid City, SD, and faces life without parole.

Brent Kertzman, 65, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder for the killing of Julie Fisk, 54, in Rapid City, South Dakota, on February 20. As part of a plea deal, the state dropped a first-degree arson charge and will not pursue the death penalty, prioritizing the victim's family's desire for closure. Kertzman faces a mandatory life sentence without parole, with sentencing set for November 27. He admitted to murdering Fisk after she ended their relationship.

October 21, 2024
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