Airman charged with murdering woman near Ellsworth Base

A U.S. Air Force airman, Quinterius Chappelle, has been charged with the murder of Sahela Sangrait, whose body was found months after she went missing. Chappelle, stationed at Ellsworth Air Force Base, was arrested on March 14. Sangrait was reported missing on August 10, 2024. Her remains were discovered by a hiker on March 4, 2025, leading to a homicide investigation. Authorities determined she was murdered at the Air Force base. The case will be prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office due to its jurisdiction. The investigation involved multiple law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and the U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations.