The South Dakota State Historical Society’s virtual “History Talks” this evening (Dec. 8, 2022) features Noel Hamiel– veteran journalist and former state legislator– and his new book, “South Dakota’s Mathis Murders: Horror in the Heartland.”
The book examines South Dakota’s most infamous murder case with a journalistic eye and a political insider’s wealth of knowledge. On Sept. 8, 1981, LaDonna Mathis and two of her three children were shot in the head at their home. Despite the thorough investigations conducted by numerous law enforcement officials, neither the murderer nor the murder weapon was ever found. Although Mathis’s husband was charged with the crime, he was acquitted, leaving the case unsolved. Over 40 years later, the case remains a mystery.
Hamiel has revisited the case and those involved, offering renewed insight into this cold case. His research for the book brought him to the State Archives of South Dakota, where he found records significant to the writing of the book.
This free event starts at 7pm CST on Zoom. To register, go to sdhsf.org/events.
“History Talks” is a monthly program of the South Dakota Historical Society Press and the South Dakota Historical Society Foundation.
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