November 20, 2009

Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104

Two People Arrested For Murder Of Jasmine Guevara

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By KSFY Staff

Story Created: Nov 12, 2009 at 11:55 PM CST

Story Updated: Nov 13, 2009 at 12:12 AM CST

Late Thursday night Hanson County Sheriff Mark Kessler announced two people had been arrested for the murder of 16-year old Jasmine Guevara.

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Guevara was last seen Tuesday night in a green 1999 Chevy Malibu. That's the same type of car that was found burned-up in a rural area of northern Hanson County, also on Tuesday night. A body was found inside that burned car.

Sheriff Kessler tells Action News while a positive ID has not been made on that body their investigation leads them to believe it is Jasmine Guevara.

Sheriff Kessler also tells Action News the investigation shows Guevara was murdered before her body was placed in the car and before it was set on fire. Kessler would not tell Action News how Guevara was killed.

We have also learned the two suspects, a fifteen-year old female and a 20-year old man identified as Alexander Salgado were casual acquaintances.

Mitchell police detectives told Action News late on Thursday night that Salgado has a history of violent crime. They say Salgado is a member of an Indiana based street-gang and had only been living in the Mitchell area for about a month.

While these two arrests are all that are anticipated for the moment Hanson County Sheriff Mark Kessler tells Action News more arrests are possible if new evidence of others involvement comes to light.

Stick with Action News for the latest on this breaking story.

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Friday, Nov 13 at 7:38 PM katielynn wrote ...

Jazzie girl I love and miss you so much! You will be missed and loved forever and always! There won't be a day that goes by that you won't be on my mind. You were so amazing, and smart and funny, i could tell you anything and you would always sit there and listen to me. i hope those two get what they deserved, i think they should be put through, what they put you through. rest easy jazzie girl i love you so much.

Friday, Nov 13 at 1:02 PM B'UP wrote ...

I pray for you, i hope your in the heavenly kingdom, as for the fu*)$%ing roach who did this, he will die in prison, and burn in h3ll, i wish the family my best, im friends with the brother. Stay strong manuel.

Friday, Nov 13 at 12:24 PM Jessa wrote ...

I feel for this young girls family and friends! no one deserves this!! I hope they are prosecuted to the fullest extent!

Friday, Nov 13 at 12:02 PM A Friend wrote ...

I Still Cant Believe This Happened, She Was Here One Day And The Next Gone. I Miss You, And Hope To God Who Ever Did This.. . Will Get What TheyDeserve.

Friday, Nov 13 at 11:40 AM Best Friend wrote ...

She did not deserve do die like this! Jasmine we all miss you and love you so much! those people are going to pay for what they did!

Friday, Nov 13 at 11:34 AM Anonymous wrote ...

This 15 year old must be a piece of work also to take part in a murder. Fry them both. AS for the gangs in SD, round them up and shot'em.

Friday, Nov 13 at 11:04 AM wildflower wrote ...

If Salgado had a history of violent crimes, WHY was he still out running around? Gangs are not welcome in South Dakota. Our state works at educating our young people,and this included Jasmine, to be responsible, independent people. We do not get the "Let's go play like we are tough guys for the rest our lives" game. Our residents are in school, at work, serving their country, or retired from a lifetime of gainful employment.

Friday, Nov 13 at 10:58 AM Missing you wrote ...

I hope the people responsible for this is going to get what they deserved. I am going to miss Jasmine so much. We were close and she was a very bright, nice, caring person. She cared about everyone and never talk about anyone in a bad way. I dont know why anyone would even want to hurt her.

Friday, Nov 13 at 10:25 AM BJ wrote ...

this is a sad deal and I hope the girl gets tried as an adult

Friday, Nov 13 at 10:12 AM A Concerned Adult wrote ...

Please keep all of the students in Mitchell in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Friday, Nov 13 at 9:54 AM Amber wrote ...

What a tragedy... It will be interesting to hear the rest of the story. I wonder if the 15 year old involved will be tried as an adult? ... Sad.

Friday, Nov 13 at 9:43 AM Ed wrote ...

What was that gang slime doing up here in the first place let alone messing with that youg girl? Fry him.

Friday, Nov 13 at 9:19 AM Justice For All wrote ...

I say lock them both in the trunk of a car, and light the car on fire. Give them a piece of their own medicine.

Friday, Nov 13 at 9:04 AM Anonymous wrote ...

Light that sick pup on fire and ask questions later.

Friday, Nov 13 at 7:33 AM Anonymous wrote ...

The James River Valley has been an unfortuate location this year

Friday, Nov 13 at 6:35 AM Anonymous wrote ...

No gangs in SD. Shoot the SOBs, open season.

Friday, Nov 13 at 6:19 AM SingleMother wrote ...

My Heart Goes Out To This Girl's Family And Friends...What A Tragedy..I Hope The 2 Responsbile Are Punished To The Fullest Extent! This Poor Girl Was Just Beginning Her Life....This Is Soo Heartbreaking...And waaay to close to home!

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