BREAKING: A 46-year-old man has been charged with first- and second-degree murder following the death of a woman in Howard, South Dakota, early Saturday morning. Elias Stubbe is accused of killing 56-year-old Nichole Malfero, with authorities responding to a call at 2:50 a.m. where Malfero was pronounced dead at the scene.
An autopsy is scheduled for Monday, as the investigation unfolds. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley confirmed that the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is collaborating with local authorities to gather evidence and conduct interviews. “There is no danger to the public,” Jackley reassured the community.
Stubbe is currently held on a $1 million cash bond at the Davison County Jail in Mitchell. He is presumed innocent under the U.S. Constitution. Court documents reveal that Stubbe faces additional first- and second-degree burglary charges in Miner County from an unrelated incident earlier this summer.
Authorities stress that the investigation is ongoing, with more details expected to emerge in the coming days. This shocking incident has left the Howard community reeling, highlighting the urgent need for public safety.
Stay tuned as we monitor this developing story. Further updates will be provided as information becomes available.
