For those interested in primary sources regarding this case, I would point you to the Yankton Press and Dakotan, whose coverage was the most in depth. This website is not a primary source. In other words, as I have been saying since 2005, do not take my word for it.
Experts testified. The press reported. Getting as close to the primary source is just proper due diligence.
The Press and Dakotan did not start digital archives until the late 1990s, but microfilm archives can be found in many places, including South Dakota’s government archives, state university archives, and public library archives.
The best date ranges to search are Sept-Oct 1992 (disappearance and initial investigation into Tammy’s death), Sept-Oct 1995 (arraignment), Sept-Oct 1996 (trial). A reporter from the Press and Dakotan was in the courtroom for the entire trial. The newspaper offered detailed daily coverage. Most of the content in this blog comes from that primary source. Citations can be found at the end of most posts.
Again, this website is not a primary source and is not affiliated with any sources cited.
I speak for me and me alone. Nobody else speaks for me.
Works Cited:
P&D Staff Reports. “Reports of Found Body Investigated.” Yankton Press and Dakotan. Sept. 23, 1992
Anderson, Dan. “Clues sought in Tammy Haas’ death.” Yankton Press and Dakotan. Sept. 24, 1992
Anderson, Dan. “Neck injury caused Haas’ death: Authorities conduct interviews for clues.” Yankton Press and Dakotan. Sept. 25, 1992
Anderson, Dan. “Investigation into Haas’ death continues.” Yankton Press and Dakotan. Sept. 26, 1992
Anderson, Dan. “Haas’ death still mystery.” Yankton Press and Dakotan. Sept. 28, 1992
O’Neill, Colleen. “Officials tight-lipped about case.” Yankton Press and Dakotan. Sept. 29, 1992
Anderson, Dan. “Report: Haas’ death did not occur in ditch.” Yankton Press and Dakotan. Jan. 9, 1993
O’Neill, Colleen. “Haas was in car trunk before ditch.” Yankton Press and Dakotan. Jan. 11, 1993
Rothanzl, Lorna. “Suspect Surrenders: Haas Disappearance Stunned Yankton.” Yankton Press and Dakotan. Sept. 16, 1995
Rothanzl, Lorna. “New Clues Revealed: Sufficient Evidence Binds Stukel Over To District Court.” Yankton Press and Dakotan. Oct. 31, 1995
Rothanzl, Lorna. “Jury Selection Begins In Stukel Case.” Yankton Press and Dakotan. Sept. 26, 1996
Rothanzl, Lorna. “Testimony Begins in Stukel Trial.” Yankton Press and Dakotan, Sept. 27, 1996
Rothanzl, Lorna. “More Evidence Offered In Stukel Trial.” Yankton Press and Dakotan, Sept. 28, 1996
Rothanzl, Lorna. “Experts Testify in Stukel Trial.” Yankton Press and Dakotan, Oct. 1, 1996
Rothanzl, Lorna. “Friends Testify at Stukel Trial.” Yankton Press and Dakotan. Oct. 2, 1996
Rothanzl, Lorna. “Stukel Takes Stand: Prosecution Rests, Stukel Denies Knowledge Of Death.” Yankton Press and Dakotan, Oct. 3, 1996
Rothanzl, Lorna. “Stukel’s Sister Back Up Alibi At Trial: Prosecutor Questions Testimony Of Sister, Clerk.” Yankton Press and Dakotan, Oct. 4, 1996
Rothenzl, Lorna. “Stukel Jury Recesses Until Today.” Yankton Press and Dakotan. Oct. 5th, 1996.
Rothenzl, Loran. “Law Officers Agree Sole Suspect Was Right Man.” Yankton Press and Dakotan, October 7, 1996.
Cedar County News Staff. “Jurors: Evidence was lacking in Stukel case.” Cedar County News. Oct 12th, 1996.
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