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Mother and Son Sentenced in Gary Herbst's Murder Case

3/22/2026

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Gary Herbst disappeared from his Elko New Market, Minnesota home in 2013, prompting a homicide investigation.
In December 2017, a skull identified as Gary Herbst's was found in Wisconsin.
Neighbors reported Connie Herbst, Gary's wife, and their son Austin Herbst cleaning the basement.
In November 2020, authorities arrested Connie Herbst and Austin Herbst, with Austin admitting to killing Gary Herbst.
Austin Herbst received 12.5 years and Connie Herbst 27 months.

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Story summary

Gary Herbst disappeared from his Elko New Market, Minnesota home in 2013, prompting a homicide investigation.
In December 2017, a skull identified as Gary Herbst's was found in Wisconsin.
Neighbors reported Connie Herbst, Gary's wife, and their son Austin Herbst cleaning the basement.
In November 2020, authorities arrested Connie Herbst and Austin Herbst, with Austin admitting to killing Gary Herbst.
Austin Herbst received 12.5 years and Connie Herbst 27 months.