Man Faces Life Sentence for Alleged Bean Can Murder
A South Dakota man, aged 44, is potentially facing a life sentence for allegedly murdering a 40-year-old woman in 2023. Pedro Simental is charged with first-degree manslaughter using a dangerous weapon, in this case, a can of beans, in the death of Edleigha Little, according to court documents. Under South Dakota law, a conviction for first-degree manslaughter can result in a life sentence in a state correctional facility and a fine of up to $50,000. …