14-year-old McKenna Wendel found dead in South Dakota
Local, state, and federal agencies are investigating the death of 14-year-old McKenna Wendel, found 50 miles from Sioux Falls, with no suspects identified yet.
- McKenna Wendel, a 14-year-old, was reported missing on March 15 and later found dead east of Brookings with no suspects identified.
- Multiple agencies from local, state, and federal levels across South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa are jointly investigating the case, focusing on several counties including Sioux Falls and Brookings.
- Police have addressed online speculation about a relative of Wendel recently released from prison but have no information linking this person to the death.
- Sioux Falls Police Chief Jon Thum emphasized the importance of respecting the family, avoiding rumors, and stated the investigation will continue until justice is served.
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‘No suspect of any crime yet’ in missing 14-year-old’s death, police say
SIOUX FALLS — No suspects have been taken into custody in connection with the death of a missing 14-year-old girl as local, state and federal authorities continue an investigation spanning three Midwestern states. According to Capt. Terrance Matia, of the Sioux Falls Police Department, law enforcement has “no suspect of any crime yet” in connection to the death of 14-year-old McKenna Wendel. Wendel was last seen alive March 13 with family member…
SFPD: Wendel found near Brookings, police awaiting autopsy results
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- McKenna Wendel, the 14-year-old girl that was found dead nearly a week after she went missing in Sioux Falls, was found in rural Brookings County. A citizen tip led police to the location of Wendel, Captain Terrance Matia said at Monday morning's news conference. KELOLAND News livestreamed the news conference at [...]
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