Justice In Action

Episode 10 - The Investigation: Building the Case Against Rolfe

Pennington County State’s Attorney’s Office Episode 10

In this month’s gripping two-part series, Justice in Action takes you back 15 years to one of the first major internet crimes against children in our community. In Episode 10, we walk through the disturbing details of State v. Rolfe, where investigators uncovered not only possession of child sexual abuse materials, but also evidence of their creation—crimes committed against a local child. You’ll hear how law enforcement and prosecutors built the case, piece by piece, leading to a powerful courtroom battle in 2011.

Then, in Episode 11, we hear directly from Ashtyn, the survivor at the heart of the case. Now a young woman, Ashtyn opens up about what it was like to testify as a child, how the trauma shaped her journey, and why she’s choosing to speak out now. Her story is one of strength, resilience, and hope—and a powerful reminder of the impact of justice.