A Lower Brule woman convicted of Voluntary Manslaughter has been given her punishment by a U.S. District Court judge.
Esther Flute, a/k/a, Esther Flute-Rencountre, age 61, must spend five years and 11 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, and pay a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund in the amount of $100.
The conviction stemmed from an incident that occurred on August 2, 2021, in Lower Brule. Flute used two weapons to cause multiple wounds to the victim in an extended assault, which resulted in the victim’s death.
This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau of Indian Affairs – Office of Justice Services.
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