Brother accused of murdering sister makes first court appearance

Last Updated 2 years ago

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.

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