Justice In Action
Consider this podcast your exclusive backstage pass, offering an intimate look into the heart of our work. We won’t shy away from hot topics, tackling issues that intersect with our office—from mental health to drug trends in our community, violent crime, and more. Each month, we’ll also dive into our case archives to take a closer look at the headline-making cases that have shaped our community.
Justice In Action
Latest Episodes
Episode 22 - Law School Didn’t Teach Me This
In this episode of Justice in Action, we sit down with prosecutors at three very different stages of their careers to talk honestly about what law school prepares attorneys for and what it absolutely does not. From handling traumatic cases and ...
Episode 21 - Jumping Eagle Podcast
In this episode of Justice in Action, we take an in-depth look at State v. James Jumping Eagle, a case that left a lasting impact on the Rapid City community and, most importantly, on the family and loved ones of 82-year-old R...
Episode 20 - Annual Report
February marks annual report season for the Pennington County State’s Attorney’s Office, the Rapid City Police Department, and the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office. In this collaborative episode, your hosts, State’s Attorney Lara Roetzel and ...
Episode 19 - Jessica Rehfeld: A Decade to Justice – Part 3
In the final episode, we examine the prosecution, a process that stretched nearly a decade and tested everyone involved. From death penalty decisions and plea negotiations to delayed trials, appeals, and final sentencing, this epis...
Episode 18 - Jessica Rehfeld: A Decade to Justice – Part 2
Part Two focuses on the homicide investigation. Detectives walk us through the frantic search, the crucial break that changed everything, and the discovery of Jessica’s body nearly one year later. You’ll hear directly from law enforcemen...