Thief River Falls Murder Case Advances Toward Trial

Jorge Luis Benitez-Estremera

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

UPDATED: 35-Year Prison Term for Murder of Young Grand Forks Woman

UPDATE: 35 Year Prison Sentence For Murder Of Young Grand Forks Woman GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) An immigrant from somalia, Ahmed Abdullahi of East Grand Forks was sentenced to 35 years in prison today under a plea deal, where he plead guilty to the murder. He will face deportation after his sentence is served.