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If the Conflict of Interest bill passes the South Dakota State Senate, public officials could face felony charges.

A day before the one year anniversary of Scott Westerhuis killing his family and himself, the family's remaining estate went up for auction.

One year later, the murdered Westerhuis Children are remembered. On September 17, 2015 the Westerhuis family was found dead and their home set on fire.

The late Westerhuis family’s personal items are up for sale. Last month, a judge ruled that all of the family’s remaining property could be auctioned.

Within days of the anniversary marking the Scott Westerhuis family deaths and burning of the family home, a judge has authorized the sale of estate items.

See the e-mails regarding how money for Native American Students was diverted for extravagant dinners, tires, electronics and more at nearly $350,000.