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Man Sentenced to Life for Killing Minnesota Lawmaker and Husband
Vance Luther Boelter received a sentence of two consecutive life terms plus 40 years for the murders of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman. The shootings, which occurred in June 2025, also involved the death of the couple's dog. Boelter's plea agreement spared him from the death penalty, and he faces further charges in state court.
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Vance Luther Boelter received a sentence of two consecutive life terms plus 40 years for the murders of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman. The shootings, which occurred in June 2025, also involved the death of the couple's dog. Boelter's plea agreement spared him from the death penalty, and he faces further charges in state court.
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