Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—The Pennington County murder case involving Jorge Luis Benitez-Estremera is progressing toward trial. On Friday, December 13, a pre-trial hearing was conducted. Benitez-Estremera, 34, of Thief River Falls, is charged with the intentional killing of Steven Opdahl outside Digi-Key on May 9, 2023. Pre-Trial Hearing Discussions During the hearing, attorneys deliberated on… Continue reading Thief River Falls Murder Case Advances Toward Trial
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Judge Orders Second Mental Health Evaluation for Thief River Falls Murder Defendant
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Judge Tamara Yon has granted a state motion for a second mental health evaluation of Jorge Luis Benitez-Estremera, 33, who is facing charges of first-degree premeditated murder and second-degree murder. Benitez-Estremera is accused of intentionally killing 61-year-old Steven Opdahl on May 9, 2023, outside DigiKey in Thief River Falls.… Continue reading Judge Orders Second Mental Health Evaluation for Thief River Falls Murder Defendant