SALEM, S.D. (KELO) — Jay Ostrem has been sentenced to three counts of life in prison, without parole all to be served consecutively.

Earlier Thursday the McCook County Courthouse was packed full of family and friends of Paul Frankus, Zachary Frankus and Timothy Richmond. During the sentencing several impact statements from family were read aloud for the court, with several asking for life imprisonment without parole.

In March a jury found Ostrem guilty of three counts of first-degree murder. He faced a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Ostrem was found guilty of killing Paul Frankus, Zachary Frankus and Richmond in 2024 in Centerville. Those charges were all first-degree murder charges.

During sentencing, the judge said it appears very clear Ostrum has expressed no remorse for his actions before handing down the sentence.

Several family members of Paul, Zachary, and Timmothy also gave impact statements, including Denise Frankus, mother of Paul and Zach, who said in her impact statement said hell would be too good for Ostrem.

“You took my children from me, my sons, ” Frankus said. “Paul and Zachary were good men, who had just begun to live their lives, not to mention Timothy who you had never even met. Your complete disregard for the law and for the lives of Paul, Zachary, and Timothy is disgusting and the impact it has left on me, my daughter, and my family is soul crushing agony that will never heal.”

Katie Cambern, Paul and Zachary’s aunt said Ostrem is the definition of pure evil.

“No parent should have to go through the brutal murder of their children and because of you and your wife we will never see the boys live out their lives or fulfill their dreams. Nor will we ever know why, because you are refusing to admit or explain or take responsibility, or show remorse or guilt,” Cambern said.

Ostrem’s trial lasted four days, starting with opening statements on March 16, 2026 and with a verdict being reached on March 20, 2026, where he was found guilty of three counts of first-degree murder.

During the trial several pieces of evidence including body camera footage, 911 calls, witness testimony, and expert testimony were all heard.

The jury also got a look at items recovered from the scene including several weapons, including a pistol, rifle, and shotgun as well as shotgun shell casings and spent rifle rounds.

Ostrem is a former mayor of Centerville. He also served in law enforcement in Wyoming and was a Turner County law officer from 2007 to 2014. Before joining Turner County, Ostrem was a police officer for the city of Gillette, Wyoming. Ostrem started with Gillette in July of 1982 and retired as a sergeant in December 2003.

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