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South Dakota, mother and son were convicted of murder and assault charges on Friday, June 28th, following a four-day trial in federal district court. Theodora Belt, 47, and Bailey Belt, 23, were found guilty of second-degree murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and assault resulting in serious bodily injury. Bailey Belt faced additional charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and assault resulting in serious bodily injury involving a separate victim. According to court documents and trial testimony, the incident occurred on May 27, 2023, at the victims’ residence in Bridger, located wit…