RAPID CITY, S.D. – A Rapid City man could suffer the death penalty after his suspected involvement in a triple-assault that led to one victim’s death.
Allac “A.J.” Dismounts Thrice, 28, was formally charged Tuesday with one count of first-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder.
State’s Attorney Office prosecutors accused Dismounts Thrice of beating three people in their sleep with a hammer on Sept. 3. Two of the victims were minors, and the assault resulted in the death 39-year-old Richard Montanez of Rapid City, whom passed away from injuries sustained in the attack.
Magistrate Judge Marya Tellinghuisen set his bond at $1 million cash as requested by the State’s Attorney Office.
First-degree murder is a Class A felony carrying the maximum penalty of death or life in prison and a fine of up to $50,000.
The two counts of attempted murder are Class 2 felonies collectively carrying a penalty of 50 years in prison and a fine of up to $50,000.
