Mark Milk Faces Federal Charges in McKenna Wendel Case | Pierre News

Fifty-two-year-old Mark Milk from Sioux Falls faces six federal charges—including cocaine-related homicide and trafficking a minor for sexual abuse—after the death of 14-year-old McKenna Wendel, whose body was found six days after her disappearance. Milk pleaded not guilty in federal court in Sioux City, Iowa, and remains in custody. Another suspect, 38-year-old Jon Rogness of Brookings, is charged with conspiracy to obstruct justice and aiding in the concealment of evidence. Both cases are part of a sprawling multi-county investigation, with court proceedings focused on scheduling and legal motions rather than facts yet. Milk’s next court date is a detention hearing on July 30, with a preliminary hearing set for September 28. 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/1508e56288376df3