LISTEN: Entire 911 call Shannon Brandt made after allegedly killing Cayler Ellingson

CARRINGTON – The general public is getting a uncommon take a look at a Foster County homicide investigation that has made nationwide headlines.

41-year-old Shannon Brandt, of Glenfield, is charged with the homicide of 18-year-old Cayler Ellingson, of Grace Metropolis, again in September.

It occurred after a avenue dance in McHenry.

Troopers say Brandt ran over Ellingson together with his SUV crushing the faculty pupil’s chest.

Prosecutors admit they do not have a motive for the homicide, and no person actually is aware of what occurred within the alley round 2:30 A.M on Sunday, September 18th.

Mark Friese of Vogel Regulation Agency is representing Brandt.

He requested a duplicate of the 911 name his consumer made that morning claiming it helps put into perspective what actually could have occurred between the person and teenager.

Usually 911 calls don’t fall below North Dakota’s open information legal guidelines. Nevertheless, on this case it was filed as proof with the courtroom making it a public document.

WDAY’s Matt Henson obtained your entire 17 minute name.

Editor’s be aware: Shannon Brandt’s mobile phone quantity was deleted for security functions.

Through the name Brandt seems to be frantic asking for an ambulance to be despatched straight away. He says the 18-year-old is moaning and seems to have a severe leg harm.

He gives to offer first-aid, however the dispatcher advises to not.

When requested by the dispatcher what occurred Brandt claims Ellingson jumped on the hood of his SUV and wouldn’t let him depart city. Brandt claimed Ellingson babbled one thing a few Republic extremist group and that he referred to as folks to “come deal with him.”

Initially troopers mentioned this was a political struggle although they’ve since, together with prosecutors, say that was not the case.

That preliminary report prompted a media frenzy. Former President Donald Trump even mentioned the case on his marketing campaign path.

Later within the name Brandt requested the dispatcher if he was going to jail. He additionally apologized, later admitting Ellingson was solely in entrance of his SUV, not on it.

He additionally went on to say, “If it was a complete accident, I wouldn’t be scared, however I do know it was greater than that.”

Prosecutors say that assertion helps the homicide cost.

Brandt’s lawyer argues his consumer suffers from a situation, and he would not all the time talk clearly.

He says the tape reveals Brandy was clearly in worry of his life and tried to flee, however Ellingson wouldn’t let him.

Brandt can be accused of leaving the scene of the crash earlier than calling for assist, although his lawyer says that was as a result of he was attempting to get cell service.

Whereas on the telephone with the dispatcher the dispatcher has issues listening to Brandt as a result of poor cell service.

The North Dakota BCI admitted they by no means dusted the hood of Brandt’s SUV to see if Ellingson actually jumped on the hood.

Based on Friese the medical expert, who additionally sought the opinion of a handful of different docs in his workplace, concluded this was an accident not a murder.

Prosecutors downplayed that ruling.

The BCI says it has not appeared into how Ellingson acquired so drunk on the bar that night time. Based on courtroom information his BAC was .20

Troopers says Brandt additionally appeared intoxicated, however they haven’t launched his BAC.

He’s not charged with drunk driving.