RAPID CITY, S.D. – One of two men charged in the killing of a man last year is changing his plea.
Jacob Jumping Eagle, 30, entered a first-degree manslaughter plea Tuesday for his role in the death of Glennard Gunn in September of 2023.
Jumping Eagle, along with Craig Returns from Scout, were accused of beating Gunn to death and leaving his body in a Rapid City alleyway.
Jumping Eagle was originally charged with first degree murder. His guilty plea to first degree manslaughter means he faces up to 50 years in prison.
Jumping Eagle and Returns From Scout will both be sentenced on October 22nd.
