Bodies of missing teens found

Author:
ICT Staff
Updated:
Sep 12, 2018
Original:
Mar 2, 2009

Authorities say the bodies of two missing Wakpala teens were found in north central South Dakota. The Bureau of Indian Affairs said 17-year-old Mariah Roundtree and 16-year-old Jalen Mellette were found dead Sunday.

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