Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Jorge Benitez-Estremera is being held in the Pennington County Jail on a second-degree murder charge, according to jail and court records.
Records show Benitez-Estremera has been in custody since May 10, 2023. The listed bail amount is $1,000,000 cash. The case is being handled in District Court.
Charge Filed in District Court
The case number listed in court records is 23502271. The charge shown is second-degree murder with intent, but not premeditated. The offense is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.19.1(1).
The charge is a felony. No court date was listed in the information provided. The court branch information shows the matter is in District Court.
At this stage, the charge is an allegation. A charge is not a conviction. The case will move through court before any final outcome is reached.
Jail Record Details
The jail record lists Benitez-Estremera as 6 feet tall and 160 pounds. The record also lists black hair and brown eyes. He remains on hold in the Pennington County Jail.
Readers can review Minnesota’s second-degree murder law at the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes. Court system information is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
What Comes Next
Because no hearing date was listed, the next public update may come when a court appearance is scheduled or new court documents are filed. Until then, the jail listing shows Benitez-Estremera remains in custody on the charge and bail amount now on record.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.