You are viewing archived content.

What does this mean?

Archived content is no longer updated or maintained, has been removed from other areas of this website, and has not been checked for individual compliance with any regulations regarding digital accessibility under Section 508, ADA, or Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.

This content was originally published before, and will not been updated after, April 26, 2026.

SDPB Content Archive

Briley Piper Again Appeals Death Penalty

SDPB | By Victoria Wicks

Published September 25, 2018 at 8:52 PM CDT

Death-row inmate Briley Piper is once again going before the South Dakota Supreme Court. He continues to fight his death sentence and is trying again to withdraw the guilty plea he entered in 2001. Oral arguments are set for Monday, Oct. 1.

Piper was convicted of taking part in the kidnap, torture, and murder of 19-year-old Chester Poage, who died on March 13, 2000, in Spearfish Canyon.

SDPB's Victoria Wicks has this report.

Can't find what you're looking for?

We're here to help.

If you are having trouble locating or accessing SDPB content and services for any reason, including a need for accommodations such as alternate formats for accessibility purposes, we will do our best to provide the assistance you need.