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Man Sentenced 15 Years for Strangulation and Murder | Bismarck News
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- Jul 24, 2026
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Summary
A North Dakota man, Kolby Jae McKay, 34, received a 15-year federal prison sentence for voluntary manslaughter and domestic assault after two brutal incidents on the Spirit Lake Reservation in early 2024 — one involving a knife to a woman’s neck and strangulation, the other a fatal chokehold on a man. Law enforcement, including the FBI and BIA, emphasized that strangulation is a deadly warning sign, with victims 75% more likely to be killed. The conviction underscores a firm stance against extreme domestic violence and aims to protect the community. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b37616a2d82c45c7