MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — A Webster man has been charged with first-degree murder, second-degree murder and aggravated assault in connection with the death of Henry Hernandez, 38, of Webster, late Thursday, Nov. 5.
Agustin Martinez, 34, made his first court appearance Monday, Nov. 9, in Day County Circuit Court, according to an announcement from South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and Day County State’s Attorney John Knight.
Martinez is being held on a $1 million cash bond. He is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
According to the announcement, Martinez faces a maximum sentence of life in prison on each murder charge and up to 15 years in prison on the aggravated assault charge.
The incident was reported late Thursday night. The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is leading the ongoing investigation with assistance from the Day County Sheriff’s Office.
The South Dakota Attorney General’s Office and Day County State’s Attorney’s Office are prosecuting the case.