Moorhead Booking Lists Second-Degree Murder Charge
MOORHEAD, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Valerie Connie Zamora, 33, was booked into the Clay County Jail on May 27, 2025.
The booking was recorded at 3:38 p.m.
The Moorhead Police Department was listed as the arresting agency.
The jail record lists one alleged count of second-degree murder.
The charge description states the death occurred without intent while another felony was allegedly being committed.
Few Case Details Were Provided
The supplied booking information does not identify the person who died.
It also does not identify the felony connected to the murder allegation.
No details were provided about the reported location or date of the incident.
The record does not describe the evidence supporting the allegation.
It also does not state whether other people were charged.
No police officer names are included in this report.
Minnesota Second-Degree Murder Law
Minnesota addresses second-degree murder under Minnesota Statute 609.19.
The law includes deaths caused without intent while committing or attempting certain felony offenses.
This form of the charge is commonly described as unintentional felony murder.
The state must still prove every required element beyond a reasonable doubt.
The short jail entry does not provide enough facts for a full legal assessment.
A criminal complaint may identify the alleged felony and describe the prosecution’s claims.
Public Records and Case Status
The booking information does not include a court file number.
It also does not list bond terms, release conditions, or a hearing date.
Current custody information may appear on the Clay County inmate roster.
Roster information may change after release, transfer, or court action.
Public case documents may appear through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Some records may not be available online.
Agency information is available through the Moorhead Police Department.
Presumption of Innocence
A jail booking does not establish guilt.
It records that a person was processed into custody.
Zamora is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Prosecutors may amend, reduce, or dismiss the listed charge.
A judge or jury may later determine the case outcome.
This report is based only on the supplied booking information.
It may be updated when verified court records provide more details.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.