GUILTY SD - Jasmine Guevara, 16, found in trunk of burned car, Mitchell, 10 Nov 2009

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This is a very beautiful young woman that is missing out of SD. I hope everything turns out well but it does not sound good. This is my first thread start so please bear with me...

A burned-out car that contained a body in the trunk was removed from rural Hanson County on Wednesday and sent to the state crime lab in Pierre.

The South Dakota Attorney General's Office said the body was found in the car southeast of Mitchell and that it might be related to the case of a missing girl, 16-year-old Jasmine Guevara of Mitchell.

Roger and Judy Bartscher, who live near the scene, said the body was found in the trunk of the car, a Chevy Malibu.
http://www.ktiv.com/Global/story.asp?S=11490680
 
OK I think that I have managed to attach a photo of the young lady. Keep your fingers crossed.
 

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It appears that a funeral has been provided for, but they still have not released the remains, and that one of the accused is a 15-year old girl.

Guevara, 16, was killed Nov. 10. Two days later, authorities arrested Alexander Salgado, 20, and a 15-year-old girl whose name is being withheld because of her juvenile status.

The two are accused of stabbing Guevara, cutting her throat, putting her into a car and setting the car on fire.

from the Daily Republic article which won't let me get back to the story without registering.
 
How sad..what is driving young people to do such horrible things.:banghead:
 
Another life taken far too soon :cry: & in such a horriable way. My heart & prayers go out to her loved ones. :prayer:

:rose: Rest In Peace Jasmine! :rose:

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Facebook Memory Page: Praying For Jasmine Guevara
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=wall&gid=175119848554

Videos from Praying For Jasmine Guevara: Memorial for Jasmine [HQ]
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=194399736184&oid=175119848554

Videos from Praying For Jasmine Guevara: Memorial for Jasmine [HQ]
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Guevara Family To Receive Free Funeral
11/20/2009 10:49 AM
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Terry Rietveld of Will Funeral Chapel in Mitchell says he offered the teen's family a free funeral. Also, the city offered a free grave opening and closing at the city cemetery, Shafer Memorials contributed a grave marker, and Nepstad's Flowers and Gifts will give flowers.

No date has been set for the funeral.

Authorities say Guevara was killed November 10. Two days later, Alexander Salgado, 20, and a 15-year-old girl were arrested. Court documents say the motive for the killing is believed to be the girl's jealousy over a developing relationship between Salgado and Guevara.


Article:
http://www.keloland.com/NewsDetail6162.cfm?Id=0,92986
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Police Say Suspects Confessed To Killing Jasmine Guevara
Story Created: Nov 13, 2009 at 10:53 PM CST
Story Updated: Nov 13, 2009 at 10:53 PM CST
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In court documents, it becomes clear Alexander Salgado has a romantic relationship with his 15-year-old female co-conspirator, identified as "M-D".

Jasmine Guevara's murder is apparently the result of teen-aged jealousy.

All three attended a party this last sunday and in court documents, detectives say "according to witnesses, m-d became jealous because of a suspect relationship developing between jasmine and salgado."

A preliminary hearing has been set for Salgado on November 25th.


20-year-old Alexander Salgado is one of two people charged in the murder of Jasmine Guevara. Salgado made his initial court appearance in Mitchell on Friday afternoon.
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Video: Police Say Suspects Confessed To Killing Jasmine Guevara
20-year-old Alexander Salgado is one of two people charged in the murder of Jasmine Guevara. Salgado made his initial court appearance in Mitchell on Friday afternoon.
http://www.ksfy.com/news/local/70085552.html?video=YHI&t=a

Article:
http://www.ksfy.com/news/local/70085552.html
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Remembering Jasmine Guevara
11/13/2009 4:55 PM
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Jasmine was enrolled in an upper-level Spanish class taught by Teri Morgan. Morgan last saw Jasmine on Monday. Her empty desk is a difficult reminder of the tragic loss everyone in school is feeling.

"I miss her already because just from knowing her, since she was really little she would always speak Spanish to me from when she first came here and even before I had her in class, and she's just a little fireball," Morgan said.

Morgan says Jasmine came from a close-knit Guatemalan family steeped in Latino traditions. She says Jasmine would often speak proudly about her new baby brother. Jasmine also has a twin brother at Mitchell High School.

The 15-year-old girl charged in Jasmine's death does not attend the high school.


Video: Remembering Jasmine Guevara 1:11
http://www.keloland.com/videoarchive/index.cfm?VideoFile=111309friends

Article:
http://www.keloland.com/NewsDetail6162.cfm?Id=92687

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Serious charge such as murder could mean trying child as adult
12/02/2009
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Although a state prosecutor association keeps no statistics on the number of South Dakota juveniles prosecuted as adults, the group&#8217;s executive director said teens involved in homicide cases often stand trial as adults. &#8220;It has been my experience, if it involves a serious charge such as murder, the person will be charged as an adult,&#8221; said Charles Schroyer, executive director of the South Dakota State&#8217;s Attorney Association.

Three weeks after a Mitchell girl was found dead in the trunk of a car, prosecutors are considering whether to try a second suspect as an adult.


Article:
https://secure.forumcomm.com/?publisher_ID=4&article_id=39057
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Our View: If M.D. took part as alleged, try her as adult
12/03/2009
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As Mitchell residents wonder whether a 15-year-old girl will be tried as an adult in connection with the murder of another local teen, the state of Missouri is in the midst of an eerily similar case. In that state, it was determined last week that 15-year-old Alyssa Bustamante will be tried as an adult for the murder of 9-year-old Elizabeth Olten.

Article:
https://secure.forumcomm.com/?publisher_ID=4&article_id=39079
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Court status for accused teen still not determined
12/19/2009
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A decision on whether to charge a Fort Wayne, Ind., girl in adult court in connection with a local teenager&#8217;s November death apparently has yet to be made. Ramona Schroeder, Hanson County court clerk, said she has not created an adult-court file for the girl, 15.

Article:
https://secure.forumcomm.com/?publisher_ID=4&article_id=39473
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Funeral set for Guevara
01/27/2010
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A funeral has been scheduled for a slain Mitchell girl who died in November. The funeral for 16-year-old Jasmine Guevara will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church, Mitchell. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, with a Scripture service at 7 p.m., also at the church.

Jasmine Guevara, Mitchell
Jasmine Guevara, 16, Mitchell, died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009.


Article:
https://secure.forumcomm.com/?publisher_ID=4&article_id=40383
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Suspect Indicted In Guevara Murder
November 24, 2009, 5:12 PM
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A suspect in the murder of a Mitchell teenager has been indicted by a Hanson County Grand Jury. Alexander Salgado, 20, of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, has been indicted on one count of first degree murder, one count of felony murder and one count of first degree arson. Salgado is accused of killing 16-year-old Jasmine Guevara on November 10. A 15-year-old girl was also arrested for her role in the murder.

Jasmine Guevara
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Article:
http://www.keloland.com/NewsDetail6162.cfm?Id=93172
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Murder Suspect Pleads Not Guilty
November 25, 2009, 11:51 AM
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The man accused of stabbing a Mitchell teen and burning her body says he didn't do it. Wednesday morning, Alexander Salgado pleaded not guilty to felony murder, first degree murder and first degree arson. He and a 15-year old girl are accused of killing 16-year old Jasmine Guevara.

Article:
http://www.keloland.com/NewsDetail6162.cfm?Id=93209
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Trial Date Set In SD Teenager's Death
January 8, 2010, 1:51 PM
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A May 10 trial date has been set for an Indiana man who has pleaded not guilty to killing a teenage girl in South Dakota. Twenty-year-old Alexander Salgado of Fort Wayne, Indiana, faces murder and arson charges. Salgado and a 15-year-old girl are charged in her death. Court documents say authorities believe the girl was jealous over a developing relationship between Salgado and Guevara.

Article:
http://www.keloland.com/NewsDetail6162.cfm?Id=94945
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Funeral Set For Murdered Teenager
January 27, 2010, 10:30 AM
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A funeral has been scheduled for a Mitchell teenager who was slain in November. Guevara's body was found Nov. 10 in the trunk of a burned car in a rural area near Mitchell. Authorities say she had been stabbed and cut on the throat. Investigators only recently released her body to family.

Article:
http://www.keloland.com/NewsDetail6162.cfm?Id=95748
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Salgado Attorney Wants Evidence Suppressed
March 25, 2010, 10:16 AM
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A judge is expected to rule next week on whether to throw out some evidence in the case of a man accused of killing a Mitchell teenager last November. The attorney for 21-year-old Alexander Salgado wants the judge to suppress transcripts of statements Salgado gave during police questioning prior to his arrest. Prosecutors say Salgado voluntarily answered questions.

Article:
http://www.keloland.com/NewsDetail6162.cfm?Id=98252
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Friends of Missing Girl Hoping for the Best
Nov 12, 2009 at 7:54 PM CDT
Updated: Nov 12, 2009 at 7:54 PM CDT
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The remains of a burned out car and a body found inside it, discovered just south of Mitchell Tuesday night, are now in Pierre with officials for further investigation. Wednesday we learned a 16 year old Mitchell girl, Jasmine Guevara, is somehow connected to the burning car...but we don't know how.

Thursday we spoke with one of Guevara's friends about what they think happened to Jasmine. Some heavy thoughts are running through Amanda Nava's head as she plays with her daughter. Nava says, "I'm just hopin' it's not her." Nava is a friend of Jasmine Guevara's family. An autopsy will be performed on the body investigators removed from the car.


Video: Friends of Missing Girl Hoping for the Best 1:33
http://www.ksfy.com/news/local/69920072.html?video=YHI&t=a

Article:
http://www.ksfy.com/news/local/69920072.html
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Salgado Makes First Court Appearance
Nov 14, 2009 at 6:36 PM CDT
Updated: Nov 14, 2009 at 7:31 PM CDT
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A 20 year old man accused in the killing of a South Dakota teenager made his first court appearance on a First-Degree murder charge on Friday. Alexander Salgado made his first appearance in Mitchell and was ordered held without bail. He recently moved to South Dakota from Fort Wayne, IN.

Video: Salgado Makes First Court Appearance 0:46
http://www.ksfy.com/news/local/70114717.html?video=YHI&t=a

Article:
http://www.ksfy.com/news/local/70114717.html
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Mitchell Students Thank Police for Murder Arrest
Nov 16, 2009 at 7:20 PM CDT
Updated: Nov 16, 2009 at 7:40 PM CDT
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Erin Fowkes is a counselor at Mitchell High School and has been working one on one with students who are taking the loss of Jasmine Guevara very tough. Students have been coming to Erin for help when they feel they need it and referring other students to her if they see someone struggling.

A part of the grieving process has been thanking those who helped catch the people responsible for this tragedy. Lt. Don Everson read a statement from the Mitchell Police Department saying thanks to the students.


Video: Mitchell Students Thank Police for Murder Arrest 1:40
http://www.ksfy.com/news/local/70237542.html?video=YHI&t=a

Article:
http://www.ksfy.com/news/local/70237542.html
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Suspect In Guevera Murder Pleads Not Guilty
Charges include felony murder, first degree murder, and first degree arson.

Nov 25, 2009 at 7:06 PM CDT
Updated: Nov 25, 2009 at 7:23 PM CDT
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Alexander Salgado, the suspect arrested in the murder of 16-year-old Jasmine Guevara of Mitchell, pleaded not guilty to three charges this morning. Those charges include felony murder, first degree murder, and first degree arson. Salgado's court appearance Wednesday morning came after he was indicted by a grand jury Tuesday.

Video: Suspect In Guevera Murder Pleads Not Guilty
http://www.ksfy.com/news/local/74026342.html?video=YHI&t=a

Article:
http://www.ksfy.com/news/local/74026342.html
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Video: &#8226;Jackley Discusses Missing Mitchell Girl Jasmine Guevara 11/12/09 2:50
http://www.ksfy.com/home/video/69822407.html?video=pop&t=a
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Judge To Decide If 15-Year-Old Suspect Will Be Tried As An Adult
Nov 20, 2009 at 7:42 PM CDT
Updated: Nov 20, 2009 at 7:42 PM CDT
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Hanson County prosecutors say two people are responsible for the death of 16-year-old Jasmine Guevara, whose body was found in a burned out car in a rural area of the county on November 10th. One of them is this man, 20-year-old Alexander Salgado of Fort Wayne, Indiana. The second suspect is a 15-year-old girl identified in court papers as "M-D".

Action News has been working to determine if this girl will be tried as an adult for Jasmine Guevara's murder.
Hanson County States Attorney Jim Davies told Action News that determination will be made by a judge after a thorough review of the evidence, including a confession she gave to investigators. When that determination will be made, davies would not speculate.


Video: Judge To Decide If 15-Year-Old Suspect Will Be Tried As An Adult 1:56
http://www.ksfy.com/news/local/70666257.html?video=YHI&t=a

Article:
http://www.ksfy.com/news/local/70666257.html
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Body Found In Rural Hanson County Identified as Guevara
Nov 20, 2009 at 12:11 AM CDT
Updated: Nov 20, 2009 at 2:07 PM CDT
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The Attorney General's office says tonight the positivie ID is the result of DNA testing at a state forensic lab in Pierre. Amanda Walz Nava, a good friend of Jasmine's says, "It's kind of hard to explain you know you assume that it's her but you really don't know until it's been positively identified." Amanda prays that justice will be served to those involved in her death, "Obviously the guy is going to be charged as an adult because he's over 18 but I hope they charge the girl as an adult too because pretty much it was all her idea."

Video: Body Found In Rural Hanson County Identified as Guevara 2:01
http://www.ksfy.com/news/local/70593012.html?video=YHI&t=a

Article:
http://www.ksfy.com/news/local/70593012.html
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Discussions Continue On Charging Minor In Guevara Murder
Dec 21, 2009 at 10:50 PM CDT
Updated: Dec 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM CDT
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One of the suspects is Alexander Salgado. The other suspect is a 15-year-old girl.
The office of Hanson County States Attorney Jim Davies tells Action News, discussions about trying the girl as an adult are still going back and forth with no solid decision being made just yet.


Video: Discussions Continue On Charging Minor In Guevara Murder 0:25
http://www.ksfy.com/news/local/79870057.html?video=YHI&t=a

Article:
http://www.ksfy.com/news/local/79870057.html
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Jasmine Guevara's Accused Killer In Court Today
Feb 22, 2010 at 11:40 PM CDT
Updated: Feb 22, 2010 at 11:40 PM CDT
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This man, Alexander Salgado, is in a Davison County courtroom this afternoon where he decided to stick with his current defense attorney. Today's hearing only lasted about fifteen minutes. The judge ruled on a few procedural issues. We can tell you Jasmine's family was in the courtroom and her mother was very emotional. Salgado is expected back in court on March 22nd.

Video: Jasmine Guevara's Accused Killer In Court Today 0:24
http://www.ksfy.com/news/local/85014987.html?video=YHI&t=a

Article:
http://www.ksfy.com/news/local/85014987.html
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Salgado Trial Set for May 10th
Jan 7, 2010 at 6:25 PM CDT
Updated: Jan 7, 2010 at 7:30 PM CDT
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A trial date for Alexander Salgado, one of the suspects arrested in the 16-year-old Mitchell girl's murder, has been set for May 10th.

Video: Salgado Trial Set for May 10th 0:23
http://www.ksfy.com/news/local/80952622.html?video=YHI&t=a

Article:
http://www.ksfy.com/news/local/80952622.html
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Man Accused Of Killing Mitchell Teen Makes Court Appearance
Alexander Salgado appeared in a Mitchell courtroom on Monday.

Feb 1, 2010 at 11:41 PM CDT
Updated: Feb 1, 2010 at 11:41 PM CDT
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It was an informational hearing where both sides were present and because Salgado is charged with a felony. He had to be there. During the hearing, the defense asked for police field notes that the state wants excluded. The judge said he would rule on the requests at a later date. The Hanson County State's Attorney also tells Action News they are still trying to determine whether a 15-year-old suspect also charged in the murder will be tried as an adult.

Video: Man Accused Of Killing Mitchell Teen Makes Court Appearance 0:30
http://www.ksfy.com/news/local/83314517.html?video=YHI&t=a

Article:
http://www.ksfy.com/news/local/83314517.html
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Alexander Salgado Brought to Alexandria for Hearing
Mar 10, 2010 at 5:08 PM CDT
Updated: Mar 10, 2010 at 7:38 PM CDT
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The hearing was not for Salgado, we're told it was a Juvenile Hearing, involving who we believe is the juvenile suspect also charged in Guevara's murder. Because it was a juvenile hearing.. it was not open to the public. Salgado is scheduled to be back in court later this month.

Video: Alexander Salgado Brought to Alexandria for Hearing 0:21
Alexander Salgado, the suspect in the Jasmine Guevara murder in Mitchell, was brought to the Hanson County Courthouse in Alexandria Wednesday morning, for a hearing.
http://www.ksfy.com/news/local/87272307.html?video=YHI&t=a

Article:
http://www.ksfy.com/news/local/87272307.html
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Hearing held in Guevara murder case
A judge heard arguments from both sides of the Jasmine Guevara murder case during a suppression hearing on Wednesday in Mitchell. Five witnesses involved in the investigation were questioned as part of the hearing. All were law enforcement officials.
March 24 2010
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Suspect Alexander Salgado's defense is hoping to suppress some evidence in the case, including audio, video and transcripts of police interviews.

Salgado, 21, has been indicted for three felony charges - including first degree murder - in the death of 16-year-old Guevara. Judge Sean O'Brien said he will issue a written decision on the suppression request in April.


Article:
http://www.mitchellrepublic.com/event/article/id/41835/group/home/
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Salgado Wants Evidence Thrown Out
Mar 24, 2010 at 6:52 PM CDT
Updated: Mar 24, 2010 at 6:52 PM CDT
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Alexander Salgado was in court Wednesday for a pre-trial hearing for his involvement in the murder of 16 year old Jasmine Guevara. The big part of the hearing today dealt with the defense's motion to supress 16 newly admitted exhibits of evidence that stem from Salgado's questioning prior to arrest.

According to an police interview transcript Salgado says "That's the truth now take me right to jail." The defense claims that this is an indication that Salgado is requesting to impose his right to remain silent and that anything gathered or testimony given after that point should be thrown out.

As for the state, they argue that that is not a clear indication and Salgado continued to speak and freely gave his testimony. The judge will now take time to review the tapes, exhibits and attorney briefs. A written ruling is expected later next week.

As the five witnesses recounted their testimony, Alexander Salgado showed no emotion. The family members of Jasmine Guevara were clearly torn by having to relive that painful day.


Video: Salgado Wants Evidence Thrown Out 1:10
Alexander Salgado, the man accused of killing 16-year-old Jasmine Guevara of Mitchell, was back in court this morning. KSFY Action News photojournalist Jake Iversen was there and explains why the defense is saying some of the evidence in this trial needs to be thrown out.
http://www.ksfy.com/news/local/89070982.html?video=YHI&t=a

Article:
http://www.ksfy.com/news/local/89070982.html
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Salgado attorney wants evidence suppressed
March 25, 2010 11:25 AM ET
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The attorney for 21-year-old Alexander Salgado wants the judge to suppress transcripts of statements Salgado gave during police questioning prior to his arrest. Prosecutors say Salgado voluntarily answered questions.

Salgado, who had moved to Mitchell from Fort Wayne, Ind., has pleaded not guilty to murder and arson charges in the death of 16-year-old Jasmine Guevara. Her body was found Nov. 10 in the trunk of a burned car in a rural area near Mitchell. Authorities say she had been stabbed and cut on the throat.

A 15-year-old girl also is charged in Guevara's death. Court documents say authorities believe the girl was jealous over a developing relationship between Salgado and Guevara.


Article:
http://www.kcautv.com/Global/story.asp?S=12202691

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Lawyer In Slaying Case Wants Broader Jury Pool
April 8, 2010, 8:50 AM
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judge is deciding whether the jury pool in the case of a man accused of killing a South Dakota teenager will include patrons of a business allowing travelers to keep a South Dakota address.

Defense attorney Doug Papendick says his client, 21-year-old Alexander Salgado of Fort Wayne, Indiana, is of Mexican descent and might benefit from a broader jury pool.

Hanson County prosecutor Jim Davies did not object to Papendick's motion to include My Home Address Inc. customers. The business provides South Dakota residency for services such as vehicle licensing to customers including people who travel in recreational vehicles year-round.


Article:
http://www.keloland.com/News/NewsDetail6371.cfm?Id=98773
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Jury issue arises in slaying trial
April 9, 2010 3:00 a.m.
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A judge is deciding whether the jury pool in the case of a Fort Wayne man accused of killing a South Dakota teenager will include patrons of a business that allows travelers to maintain a South Dakota address.

Salgado has pleaded not guilty to killing 16-year-old Jasmine Guevara, whose body was found Nov. 10 in the trunk of a burned car in a rural area near Mitchell, S.D. A 15-year-old girl also is charged in Guevara&#8217;s death.


Article:
http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100409/LOCAL/304099967/1002/LOCAL

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Judge refuses to suppress statements in killing
April 14, 2010 10:05 AM ET
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The attorney for 21-year-old Alexander Salgado had asked the judge to suppress transcripts of statements Salgado gave during police questioning prior to his arrest. Prosecutors said Salgado voluntarily answered questions.

Salgado, who had moved to Mitchell from Fort Wayne, Ind., has pleaded not guilty to murder and arson charges in the death of 16-year-old Jasmine Guevara. He is to stand trial starting July 27.


Article:
http://www.kcautv.com/Global/story.asp?S=12308958

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http://rapidcityjournal.com/news/tr...cle_2e374d8d-b4cf-5dd9-9648-4fdbe76ae517.html

A 20-year-old Mexican national charged with murder in South Dakota will go on trial in January.

Maricela Diaz is charged in the 2009 death of 16-year-old Jasmine Guevara. Diaz was 15 at the time, but is being tried in adult court... Diaz faces up to life in prison if convicted.

From August 2010:

http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/salgado-admits-to-killing-jasmine-guevara-/?id=104352

Twenty-one-year-old Alexander Salgado was carefully guarded as he made his way into the Davison County Courtroom. Once inside, he admitted he took part in the November 2009 killing of Guevara and was sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison without the chance of parole.
 
http://www.argusleader.com/story/news/crime/2014/12/26/trial-set-mitchell-murder-case/20920585/

Maricela Diaz initially was charged with first-degree murder as a juvenile, but the case was moved to adult court in 2011. Since then, an alleged confession was suppressed by a circuit court judge, was reinstated by the state Supreme Court and considered for arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court, which declined to take up the issue this fall...

Salgado, who&#8217;s serving a life sentence without parole for second-degree murder, told police the two of them killed Guevara to assuage Diaz&#8217;s jealousy. He told police he hadn&#8217;t wanted to kill her but that Diaz initiated the violence.

Diaz&#8217;s lawyers say the notion that a former gang leader would be bullied into a murder by a 15-year-old he&#8217;d abused sexually and physically is nonsense, and they plan to argue that their client&#8217;s culpability is far less serious than her controversial confession would suggest.
 
http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/trial-begins-for-2009-mitchell-teens-murder/?id=174146

Opening arguments have begun for the trial of Maricela Diaz, who is accused of killing 16-year-old Guevara in 2009. Guevara was friends with Diaz, who was 15 at the time, and Diaz's boyfriend, Alexander Salgado...

"Miss Diaz believed Salgado had a wandering eye. She began to get jealous, and soon that jealousy would turn to Jasmine Guevara. Miss Diaz was having no part of that. No one was getting between her and her man," Kempema said.

Kempema told the 14-member jury Guevara, Diaz and Salgado drove out into rural Hanson County, where they stabbed Guevara, put her in the trunk of the car, doused her in lighter fluid and set her on fire. "She was burned alive," Kempema said.
 
http://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/local/3648298-guevara-murder-trial-begins

Kempema said on the night of Nov. 10, 2009, Guevara agreed to give Salgado and Diaz a ride in her new vehicle -- a 1999 Chevy Malibu -- to Walmart to purchase lighter fluid for a cookout and bonfire. Salgado and Diaz convinced Guevara to accompany them to a "haunted house" in rural Hanson County for the bonfire.

Guevara agreed and drove the couple, who had plotted the killing of Guevara once they arrived at the abandoned house, Kempema said. He said the couple took knives from the home they were staying at, and planned to stab and burn Guevara.

Upon arriving at the abandoned home, "Jasmine was no longer their friend. She was their prey."
 
http://www.argusleader.com/story/news/crime/2015/01/07/accused-murderer-in-court/21383579/

(live Twitter feed at link)

Alexander Salgado, an inmate doing life for the murder of Jasmine Guevara, took the stand this morning in the trial of Maricela Diaz...

The questioning started with a chilling exchange.

Prosecutor: Why are you in prison?
Salgado: Because I murdered Jasmine Guevara.
Prosecutor: Why do you have a grin on your face?
Salgado: Because I don't care.

http://www.argusleader.com/story/ne...e-witness-murder-trial-done-talking/21415813/

On Wednesday he refused to cooperate. He repeatedly asked to be taken off the stand. He refused to answer most of the questions he was asked. &#8220;All you need to know right now is that all of you are asking too many questions about this (expletive). She has nothing to do with it. It was all my fault,&#8221; Salgado said.

At one point while on the stand, he sat back in his chair as though he were taking a nap, silent as prosecutor Bob Mayer asked questions. He laughed at questions about his tattoos and gang affiliation. He refused to answer questions about alleged abuse of his then girlfriend, now accused murder, Maricela Diaz...

After an hourlong recess, the judge decided he&#8217;d seen enough and made Salgado unavailable for the remainder of the trial. As a result, both lawyers read an interview transcript from a previous preceding to the jury, which will be used as evidence against Diaz.
 
http://www.argusleader.com/story/news/crime/2015/01/09/murder-witness-forfeit-plea-deal/21532501/

Alexander Salgado struck a deal with prosecutors almost five years ago: plead guilty to second-degree murder and testify against his co-defendant and former girlfriend and the state's attorneys wouldn't seek the death penalty...

The state's attorneys in the case declined to comment on Salgado's behavior until the Diaz trial is over, but other legal observers said his uncooperative testimony probably opens a door for the state to pursue a tougher sentence...

However, Salgado's case could prove to be more complicated because he's already serving time. Pommersheim said it would be unusual for a judge to make a ruling that a plea agreement should be vacated.
 

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