March 31, 2025:
The identities of the two bodies recovered Friday (March 28, 2025) at the scene of a house fire in Wessington Springs have been released.
Michial Brodkorb, 51, and Tiffany Knipfer, 45, were identified after autopsies were completed Monday. Both are from Wessington Springs.
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley said the investigation into the cause and manner of death, and the origin of the fire is ongoing.
The state Division of Criminal Investigation is leading the review of the situation. Others assisting are the Jerauld County Sheriff’s Office, the South Dakota Fire Marshal’s Office and ATF.
March 28, 2025:
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley confirms that two bodies have been recovered at the scene of a Wessington Springs house fire.
The fire was reported at 11:30 p.m. Thursday (March 27, 2025) at a home located in Wessington Springs. The bodies were recovered Friday. No names are being released at this time.
“Two bodies have been recovered at the scene of the Wessington Springs fire. The scene is being preserved, evidence is being collected, and an autopsy will be completed Monday,” said Attorney General Marty Jackley. “We are requesting law enforcement be given the time and space to complete a thorough investigation.”
South Dakota’s Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is leading the investigation. Others assisting are Jerauld County Sheriff Jason Weber, the South Dakota Fire Marshal’s Office, and ATF.
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