Woman Pleaded Guilty to Assault in Rapid City Case
Diana Hairy Shirt received a jail sentence following two misdemeanor assault convictions.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Crime — General
Diana Hairy Shirt has pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor counts of simple assault in Rapid City. The court sentenced her to a combined 290 days in jail for the offenses.
Why it matters
The guilty plea comes as investigators continue to look into the death of 33-year-old Jason Horned Eagle. Police discovered his body at a local hotel, and the case remains active with other individuals facing charges.
Diana Hairy Shirt was sentenced to 260 days for the first count and 30 days for the second count of simple assault. Meanwhile, charges remain pending against co-defendants Barbara Diaz and Walter Cordon.
The players
Diana Hairy Shirt
She is the defendant who pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor counts of simple assault.
Jason Horned Eagle
The 33-year-old man was found dead at the Rodeway Inn in an ongoing investigation.
Barbara Diaz
She is a co-defendant currently facing pending charges related to the incident.
Walter Cordon
He is a co-defendant currently facing pending charges related to the incident.
The details
Hairy Shirt entered guilty pleas for both attempting to cause and intentionally causing bodily injury. Her sentencing follows the discovery of Jason Horned Eagle at the Rodeway Inn on North Lacrosse Street, where authorities believe the body had been for several months.
Timeline
July 14: Police discovered the body of Jason Horned Eagle at the hotel.
October 8, 2026: Diana Hairy Shirt entered her guilty plea in court.
Legal Context
This case follows the ongoing investigation into the death of Jason Horned Eagle in Rapid City. It reflects the broader legal processing of individuals linked to the site of the incident while other criminal charges remain pending in the local court system.
The ongoing investigation at the Rodeway Inn on North Lacrosse Street remains a focus for local authorities. Residents should remain aware of potential police activity near the location as detectives continue their work on the death case.
The takeaway
The court has finalized the sentencing for Hairy Shirt, but the broader investigation into the hotel death continues. Authorities are still moving forward with charges against the remaining co-defendants to clarify the events of the case.
Further reading
For more background on local law enforcement reports, see Crime — General.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Kotatv.
