Gilbert "Gil" Koetzle was a Democratic member of the South Dakota Senate, representing the 15th district between 2001 and 2008. He also represented a House District between 1993 and 2000. He committed suicide on January 10, 2013, one day after a search of his house turned up images of child pornography in his email as well as six bags of marijuana and also associated paraphernalia.'Argus Leader news story' Retrieved January 14, 2013.
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External links South Dakota Legislature - Gil Koetzle official SD Senate website
Project Vote Smart - Senator Gilbert 'Gil' Koetzle (SD) profile Follow the Money - Gil Koetzle 2006 2004 2002 2000 campaign contributions