Has the death penalty.
Executions since 1977
5
Ranked 25 of 35
Most recent
4 Nov 2019
Charles Russell Rhines
First since 1977
11 Jul 2007
Elijah Page
Average age at execution
50.8
Scheduled executions
No executions are currently scheduled in South Dakota. See all scheduled executions.
Executions by year
Highest year: 2012 (2).
By method
By drug protocol
Where recorded. Select a protocol to read how it works.
Most recent executions
| Date | Name | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Nov 2019 | Charles Russell Rhines | 1-drug (pentobarbital) |
| 29 Oct 2018 | Rodney Scott Berget | 1-drug (pentobarbital) |
| 30 Oct 2012 | Donald Eugene Moeller | 1-drug (pentobarbital) |
| 15 Oct 2012 | Eric D. Robert | 1-drug (pentobarbital) |
| 11 Jul 2007 | Elijah Page | 3-drug (sodium thiopental) |
See every execution in the full table.