RAPID CITY, S.D. – The first court appearance of a man accused of killing his sister last week was held Monday.
Nicklaus Houchin, 38, is accused of strangling 31-year-old Danielle Houchin while in a car that was being used for an app-based food delivery service.
Witnesses told police there were other people in the vehicle drinking and driving, when a physical confrontation between the siblings resulted in Nicklaus allegedly choking Danielle until she became ‘unresponsive.’
Houchin is charged with first-degree manslaughter and if convicted, he faces up to life in prison
His bail is set at $100,00 cash.
