MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) A man accused in a triple murder appeared in court Thursday for a status hearing. Justin Rackley is charged with killing three people during a backyard gathering in June of last year. He’s been held in the Minnehaha County Jail since the incident. Attorneys met with the judge to ensure the case is progressing. Rackley recently sent officials a handwritten note insisting he wants a speedy trial and hasn’t waived that right. Not many details have been released about the shooting or Rackley’s connection to the victims, though police said they knew each other. For more crime stories from MitchellNow.com, click here.