Arkadius Wright
courtesy Pennington County Sheriff’s Office.

Bond revoked for suspect charged in RC murder

RAPID CITY, S.D. – The man arrested in connection with the shooting death of Esther Wolfe of Rapid City has had his $750,000 bond revoked.

Pennington County State’s Attorney Lara Roetzel successfully argued Monday for the denial of bond for Arkadius Wright.

Wright was apprehended last week and charged with first degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting of Wolfe on a Rapid City street.

Prosecutor Describes Shooting As “An Execution”

Another man, 23-year-old Ezekial Mayweather, is charged as an accomplice in the killing.

Wright could face the death penalty or life in prison if he is convicted.

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