Below is a comprehensive overview of the case involving Vance Luther Boelter, the man charged with killing Minnesota state lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman, and wounding State Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette Hoffman. The biography includes details on the possibility of the federal death penalty, which is rare in Minnesota, … Read more
Minnesota Suspect to Face First‑Degree Murder Charges After Political Lawmaker ShootingsMinneapolis, June 16, 2025 — The suspect arrested in connection with the weekend shootings that killed former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, and wounded State Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette, will face first‑degree murder charges, Hennepin County Attorney Mary … Read more
Vance Boelter, Minnesota Shooting Suspect, Touted False Security Expertise June 16, 2025 – Vance Luther Boelter, the 57-year-old suspect in the politically motivated shootings of Minnesota lawmakers, falsely portrayed himself as a seasoned security professional with experience in conflict zones, a claim now debunked as a “fantasy” by a friend, per NPR. Boelter, wanted for … Read more
Klobuchar Pays Emotional Tribute to Slain Minnesota Lawmaker Melissa Hortman June 16, 2025 – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) delivered a heartfelt tribute to Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman, who was fatally shot alongside her husband, Mark, in their Brooklyn Park home on June 14, 2025, in what authorities call a politically motivated attack. Speaking … Read more