Son pleads not guilty to mother's murder - KOTA Territory News

Son pleads not guilty to mother's murder

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A Hot Springs man indicted for the murder of his mother pleads not guilty.
 
Matthew Tornquist, 26, was arraigned Thursday in seventh circuit court.

He's charged with first degree murder or second degree murder as an alternative.

He also faces a grand theft charge in connection with the murder.

His mother, Catherine Tornquist went missing last October.

If convicted he could face the death penalty, or life in prison. Grand theft carries a maximum 10 year prison sentence.
 
Tornquist also has federal gun charges pending.

His trial for those charges is scheduled for august 14th.

His next court date in connection with the murder will be held in Fall River County on August 15th.

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