Jamie Lynn Borchert, 48, was shot to death in her Sioux Falls home in the early hours of May 12, 2025. Police responded shortly after 2 a.m. to a residence in the 1100 block of North Minnesota Avenue and found her unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the head. Investigators recovered a pistol at the scene.

Authorities arrested her 22-year-old son, Nathaniel Borchert, at the house and charged him with second-degree murder. Reports say other family members were present that night and that police had been called to the home previously for family-related disputes. Jamie’s life and plans are described as focused on helping others; she held a bachelor’s degree from South Dakota State University and a master’s from Sioux Falls Seminary, enjoyed rescuing animals, cooking and canning, and wanted to be a counselor.

If anyone has information about the events at the 1100 block of North Minnesota Avenue on May 12, please come forward.