16-year-old Gabe Montgomery pleads guilty to first-degree manslaughter for stabbing death, faces 50-year sentence.

Gabe Montgomery, a 16-year-old from Wagner, South Dakota, pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter for the stabbing death of another 16-year-old on April 10, 2023. Charged as an adult, Montgomery's trial was overseen by the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation and local authorities. He faces sentencing on January 31, 2025, with the state recommending a 50-year sentence, including 30 years suspended, and a minimum of 10 years.

October 25, 2024
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