Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On October 24, 2024, authorities arrested 26-year-old Kaitlyn Jo Carroll from Elizabeth, Minnesota, on charges of third-degree murder under Minnesota Statute 609.195(b). The charges stem from an incident in early August 2024, where a 28-year-old man was found unresponsive at his residence in rural Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County.
Investigators allege that Carroll supplied the victim with a mixture of methamphetamine and fentanyl, leading to his overdose death. A plastic bag containing a white powder was recovered at the scene, with Carroll’s DNA found on the bag, according to the criminal complaint. Additionally, Otter Tail County Sheriff’s investigators retrieved phone messages between Carroll and the victim, further linking her to the case.
In Minnesota, a conviction for third-degree murder carries a maximum prison sentence of 25 years. As of the latest available information, Carroll remains in custody at the Otter Tail County Detention Facility, awaiting further legal proceedings.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me