Tag: killing

Sister of Murder Victim Alleges Suspect Beat Victim Before Killing

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The sister of Grand Forks murder victim Anthony Kiehl claims he was beaten by murder suspect Donald “DJ” Bartlette twice before the deadly attack.

UPDATE: Legal Action Against Red Lake Mother Accused of Killing 2 Sons Postponed

DULUTH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Court proceedings against Jennifer Stately of Red Lake, Minnesota are on hold. She’s charged with murdering 2 of her sons. The latest court filings show a psychiatric evaluation of Statley won’t be completed until late October at the earliest.

UPDATE: Woman Accused of Killing Boyfriend in YouTube Stunt Freed from Jail

UPDATE: Woman Charged With Killing Boyfriend In Youtube Stunt Released from Jail NORMAN COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Monalisa Perez made her initial court appearance Wednesday afternoon. She’s charged with Manslaughter in the shooting death of her boyfriend. She posted bail Wednesday afternoon and is out of jail.

Man Charged in Fatal Crash Killing Three on Spirit Lake Nation

Man Charged In Driving Death Of 3 On Spirit Lake Nation ST. MICHAEL, ND (TRF News.,TV) A St. Michael, North Dakota man is now facing criminal charges in connection to an August 11th crash that killed 3 people.

Rochester Man Dies by Suicide After Being Stopped in Connection with Sister’s Murder in Wisconsin

WINONA, MN – A Rochester man, Scott A. Jenkins, 59, suspected of fatally shooting his sister, Michelle Jenkins, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, died by an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound during a traffic stop on Friday night, September 6, in Winona, Minnesota. Authorities in Wisconsin discovered Michelle Jenkins’ body on August 29 during a welfare check… Continue reading Rochester Man Dies by Suicide After Being Stopped in Connection with Sister’s Murder in Wisconsin

Hunter McCutchen Sentenced to 40 Years for Infant Son’s Murder: Family Shares Heartbreaking Impact

Hunter McCutchen Sentenced to 40 Years for Infant Son’s Murder: Family Shares Heartbreaking Impact

RED WING – In a deeply emotional court hearing, Hunter Matthew McCutchen, a Red Wing man, was sentenced to 40 years in prison for the brutal murder of his 2-month-old son. The courtroom on Friday, September 6, was filled with grief as family members, investigators, and professionals who worked on the case delivered powerful victim-impact… Continue reading Hunter McCutchen Sentenced to 40 Years for Infant Son’s Murder: Family Shares Heartbreaking Impact

Son of U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer Faces Trial for High-Speed Pursuit that Killed North Dakota Deputy—Plea Deal on the Horizon?

Ian Matthew Cramer

STANTON, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Ian Matthew Cramer, the 43-year-old son of U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer, is set to stand trial later this month in connection to a fatal high-speed chase that resulted in the death of Mercer County Deputy Paul Martin. Cramer, who faces a slew of felony charges, may be negotiating a plea deal, according… Continue reading Son of U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer Faces Trial for High-Speed Pursuit that Killed North Dakota Deputy—Plea Deal on the Horizon?

14-Year-Old Opens Fire at Georgia High School, Killing 4 and Injuring 9 in Tragic Mass Shooting

14-Year-Old Opens Fire at Georgia High School, Killing 4 and Injuring 9 in Tragic Mass Shooting

ATLANTA – Tragedy struck Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, on Wednesday when 14-year-old Colt Gray opened fire, killing two students and two teachers while injuring nine others. The suspect, who had been previously interviewed by law enforcement over online threats, was quickly apprehended by deputies after the attack. Gray will be tried as an… Continue reading 14-Year-Old Opens Fire at Georgia High School, Killing 4 and Injuring 9 in Tragic Mass Shooting

Man Charged with Murder in the Killing of Bemidji Native in Wisconsin

SAWYER COUNTY, WI (trfnews.i234.me) A murder charge was filed today in Sawyer County, Wisconsin against Manly McDermott in the March 2021 shooting death of Cary Elkin. Both are natives of Bemidji, Minnesota.

Moorhead Man Accused of Killing Mother Waits Nearly a Year for Mental Health Treatment

James Diawo Kollie

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Moorhead man accused of killing his mother has waited in jail for almost a year for treatment at a state mental health facility so his ability to stand trial can be restored. And he isn’t alone. On Sept. 13, Clay County Judge Tammy Merkins determined James Diawo Kollie, 26, was… Continue reading Moorhead Man Accused of Killing Mother Waits Nearly a Year for Mental Health Treatment

Watford City Man Accused of Setting Mother on Fire Sent to State Hospital

Scott Beane

Watford city, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Watford City man accused of killing his mother in 2023 has been ordered to the North Dakota State Hospital for up to 180 days to regain competency for trial. In January, Scott Richard Beane expressed his desire to represent himself at trial. The judge, questioning Beane’s competency, ordered an… Continue reading Watford City Man Accused of Setting Mother on Fire Sent to State Hospital

Shocking Sentence: Fargo Man Jailed for Abusing Girlfriend and Killing Kitten in Microwave

Carlos Perez

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Carlos Perez, 24, of Fargo, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for a series of violent acts, including the abuse of his ex-girlfriend and the horrific killing of her kitten using a microwave. Cass County Judge Cherie Clark handed down the sentence on Monday, June 10, giving Perez five… Continue reading Shocking Sentence: Fargo Man Jailed for Abusing Girlfriend and Killing Kitten in Microwave

Decades-Old Roommate Murder Case Moved: New Venue Ordered for Nichole Rice Trial

Nichole Erin Rice

MINOT, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – The trial of Nichole Erin Rice, accused of killing her roommate nearly 20 years ago in Minot, will be relocated to another county. On Friday, June 7, Ward County Judge Richard Hagar granted the change of venue for the trial of 36-year-old Rice, meaning the proceedings will no longer be held… Continue reading Decades-Old Roommate Murder Case Moved: New Venue Ordered for Nichole Rice Trial

Chilling Confession: Fargo Man Admits to Killing Girlfriend Over Meth Dispute

Randall Dale Duffy

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fargo man who called the police to confess to the murder of his girlfriend made his first court appearance in Cass County Court on Tuesday, June 11. Randall Dale Duffy, 61, appeared via videoconference from the Cass County Jail. Although he represented himself during the proceeding, District Court Judge Nicholas… Continue reading Chilling Confession: Fargo Man Admits to Killing Girlfriend Over Meth Dispute

Fargo Woman Killed in Domestic Dispute Had Prior Violent Incidents with Accused Killer

Randall Dale Duffy

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Jody Campbell, 59, tragically lost her life on Saturday, June 8, during a domestic dispute with 61-year-old Randall Dale Duffy at an apartment in the 3100 block of 33rd Street South, Fargo. On Monday, Duffy was charged with murder, a Class AA felony, and felony domestic violence, a Class C felony,… Continue reading Fargo Woman Killed in Domestic Dispute Had Prior Violent Incidents with Accused Killer

🚨 Rochester Man Sentenced for Minneapolis Murder, Faces Another Trial for Moorhead Killing

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Idris Haji-Mohamed, 29, of Rochester, was sentenced to 25½ years in prison for the 2022 murder of Jeremy Ellis near U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Hennepin County Judge Paul Scoggin handed down the 305-month sentence on Friday, May 24, as court documents revealed on Tuesday. A jury convicted Haji-Mohamed of two… Continue reading 🚨 Rochester Man Sentenced for Minneapolis Murder, Faces Another Trial for Moorhead Killing

Cody James Belgarde Sentenced to Over 27 Years for Teen’s Murder and Arson

Cody James Belgarde

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Cody James Belgarde, 37, from Saint Michael, Spirit Lake Nation, received a 327-month sentence for killing 17-year-old Leroy Chapin of Parshall on January 14, 2021. The incident involved second-degree murder and arson, with Belgarde shooting Chapin with a shotgun at his own house. He then set the house on fire to… Continue reading Cody James Belgarde Sentenced to Over 27 Years for Teen’s Murder and Arson

Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to 90 Years for Killing Infant Son

Dylan Castimore

SIOUX FALLS, SD (trfnews.i234.me) – In a harrowing turn of events, Dylan Castimore, a 24-year-old Sioux Falls resident, faced the judgment of the court today, receiving a staggering 90-year sentence for the tragic death of his 8-week-old son, Daxton. The sentence, delivered Friday morning, April 19, at the South Dakota State Penitentiary, marked the culmination… Continue reading Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to 90 Years for Killing Infant Son

Father Sentenced to More Than 17 Years for Murdering 2-Year-Old Daughter

Dariaz Higgins

AUSTIN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a tragic case that shook the community, Dariaz Higgins, 40, faced sentencing on Wednesday, April 3, for the murder of his 2-year-old daughter, Noelani Robinson, in March 2019. Higgins, already serving a life sentence for another murder, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Mower County District Court. 1. The Gruesome… Continue reading Father Sentenced to More Than 17 Years for Murdering 2-Year-Old Daughter