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Rumpf sentenced to 10-15 years in prison in Kauffman death

Sigmund Rumpf, convicted of voluntary manslaughter in the death of Steven M. Kaufman, was sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison on the charge in Barrry County Circuit Court by Judge Amy McDowell May 12, Barry County Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor-Pratt said.

 

On a felony firearm charge, he was sentenced to 24 months with credit for 297 days served in Barry County Jail. On a concealed weapon charge, he was sentenced to 24 months, to be served concurrently with the voluntary manslaughter charge, Nakfoor-Pratt said.

 

The death occurred when Morgan Wire, in a relationship with Kauffman, texted Rumpf July 21, 2015 to help her get away from Kauffman because she said he was abusive and she was afraid of him.

 

When Kauffman met Wire and Rumpf on Wildwood Road that evening, the two men argued; the confrontation escalated and Rumpf shot and killed Kauffman with a single shot to the chest.

 

The prosecution charged Rumpf with second-degree murder. Rumpf’s attorneys said he acted in self defense, the Barry County jury determined it was voluntary manslaughter.

 

Assistant Barry County Prosecutor Chris Elsworth represented the prosecution, Joshua and Keeley Blanchard from Miel & Carr Trial Lawyers and Hastings Attorney Brad Gee represented the defense.

 

 

 

 

 

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