Hoek murder trial delayed until October

Hoek murder trial delayed until October

FLANDREAU, SD (KELO) -- A South Dakota death penalty case will wait another five months before going to trial. On Thursday, a judge rescheduled the first-degree murder trial of Joseph Hoek to October 14th. Hoek is accused of killing Moody County Chief Deputy Ken Prorok during a pursuit one year ago. ‘High-risk’ DOC offender back in jail after release Before Thursday's hearing, Joseph Hoek was scheduled to go to trial on May 19th for the de…

Trial date delayed for Sioux Falls man accused of killing Moody County Deputy

The trial for Joseph Hoek is rescheduled for October in the death of Deputy Ken Prorock on Feb. 2, 2024.

Murder trial for Moody County officer's death pushed to October

The trial of Joseph Gene Hoek, who stands accused of first-degree murder and aggravated eluding in connection with the death of Moody County Chief Deputy Ken Prorok on Feb. 2, 2024, was officially continued to Oct. 14 during a status…