Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — A second individual has been charged in connection with the fatal drive-by shooting of 39-year-old James Earl Hamilton in Moorhead on Sunday, April 13. Abby Nicole Fredrickson, 32, of Moorhead, is charged with aiding an offender in second-degree intentional murder. She was arrested alongside the primary suspect, 35-year-old Jerome Anthony Thomas… Continue reading Clay County Murder Twist: Moorhead Woman Charged in Drive-By Killing of Local Father
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SOUTH ST. PAUL, MN: 72-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot in Apartment; Roommate Charged with Murder
SOUTH ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — On the evening of April 11, South St. Paul police responded to reports of a shooting at an apartment located at the northwest corner of Thompson Avenue and 12th Avenue North. Upon arrival, officers discovered 72-year-old Michael Maurice Schille deceased from an apparent gunshot wound inside his residence. … Continue reading SOUTH ST. PAUL, MN: 72-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot in Apartment; Roommate Charged with Murder
Clay County Horror: Caregiver Admits to Brutal Killing of 3-Year-Old Moorhead Boy
Moorhead, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — In a harrowing development from Clay County, 24-year-old Mason Garza, formerly known as Rosa Garza, has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of 3-year-old Eastyn Deronjic. The plea was entered on April 7, 2025, in a courtroom filled with the anguished cries of family members and friends mourning the… Continue reading Clay County Horror: Caregiver Admits to Brutal Killing of 3-Year-Old Moorhead Boy
SHOCKING: 23-Year-Old Jordan Hanson Charged with Murder in Hallock, Minnesota!
Hallock (trfnews.i234.me) — Murder Shocks Community as 23-Year-Old Faces Charges! 
Authorities in Kittson County, Minnesota, have charged 23-year-old Jordan Hanson of Kennedy, MN, with second-degree murder and third-degree murder following the fatal shooting of an unidentified man in Hallock. The second-degree murder charge carries a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison. 
According… Continue reading SHOCKING: 23-Year-Old Jordan Hanson Charged with Murder in Hallock, Minnesota!
MINNEAPOLIS: Coby Levan Richardson ARRESTED for Fatal Assault – Brutal Attack Caught on Video!
MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me) — A shocking, brutal assault on Lyndale Avenue South has left one man dead and 42-year-old Coby Levan Richardson behind bars, facing second-degree murder charges. THE DEADLY ATTACK On February 15, 2025, Minneapolis police responded to the 2500 block of Lyndale Avenue South around 12:20 p.m. after reports of a violent confrontation. Officers… Continue reading MINNEAPOLIS: Coby Levan Richardson ARRESTED for Fatal Assault – Brutal Attack Caught on Video!
Spirit Lake Man Sentenced to 16 Years for Fatal Stabbing Over $40 in Fort Totten
NORTH DAKOTA — A Spirit Lake man was sentenced to 16 years in federal prison on Thursday, February 6, after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of a man over a $40 dispute. Austin Cody Littlewind Jr., 22, admitted to stabbing the victim in November 2023 in Fort Totten, North Dakota. The case… Continue reading Spirit Lake Man Sentenced to 16 Years for Fatal Stabbing Over $40 in Fort Totten
Jayden Marie Ray Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Polk County
Polk County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Jayden Marie Ray, born April 26, 2004, was arrested on January 28, 2025, in Polk County for second-degree murder with intent but not premeditated, a felony offense under Minnesota Statute 609.19.1(1). Under Minnesota law, second-degree murder is defined as intentionally causing the death of another person without premeditation. This charge carries severe… Continue reading Jayden Marie Ray Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Polk County
Marvel Galvaston Williams III Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Hennepin County
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 9, at approximately 10:30 p.m., officers responded to a reported homicide at an apartment located in the 1100 block of James Avenue North, Minneapolis. Upon arrival, they discovered a deceased male with a gunshot wound to the neck. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim’s girlfriend informed… Continue reading Marvel Galvaston Williams III Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Hennepin County
Hennepin County: Lue Chang Sentenced to 25.5 Years for Family Gathering Murder
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—In Hennepin County, Lue Chang, 32, from Brooklyn Park, received a 25.5-year prison sentence for second-degree murder committed during a family gathering in September 2024. The incident occurred on September 21, 2024, at a residence on the 7500 block of Kentucky Avenue North during a birthday celebration. Court records indicate that Chang… Continue reading Hennepin County: Lue Chang Sentenced to 25.5 Years for Family Gathering Murder
Pelican Rapids Resident Faces Multiple Charges in Otter Tail County
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On July 10, 2023, law enforcement responded to a residence on River Road in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, following reports of an unresponsive child. Upon arrival, officers found a 3-year-old girl without a pulse. The child’s mother, identified as 27-year-old Suad Mohamed Ali, was present at the scene. Ali allegedly admitted to… Continue reading Pelican Rapids Resident Faces Multiple Charges in Otter Tail County
Mankato Teen, Guenther Boone Jr. Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Fatal Shooting
MANKATO, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – An 18-year-old Mankato resident, Geunther Boone Jr., has been charged with second-degree murder and two weapons offenses following a fatal shooting incident early Saturday morning. Law enforcement responded to a report of a shooting at approximately 3:15 a.m. and discovered a deceased male in the passenger seat of a vehicle. The… Continue reading Mankato Teen, Guenther Boone Jr. Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Fatal Shooting
Warroad Man Sentenced to 14.5 Years for Wife’s Murder
ROSEAU COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Warroad man, David Allen Corneliusen, 65, received a 14.5-year prison sentence on Monday, December 16, for the murder of his wife. Corneliusen entered a Norgaard plea in October, admitting to second-degree intentional, but not premeditated, murder. A Norgaard plea indicates that while the defendant acknowledges committing the crime, they… Continue reading Warroad Man Sentenced to 14.5 Years for Wife’s Murder
Cass Lake Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Puposky Incident
Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On May 21, 2021, at approximately 2:00 AM, Beltrami County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a reported assault at a residence on the 1000 block of Durand Drive NW in Puposky, Minnesota. Upon arrival, deputies observed Scott Schulman, a 21-year-old male from Cass Lake, outside the residence holding a piece of… Continue reading Cass Lake Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Puposky Incident
Daniel Keezer Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Bemidji Stabbing Incident
Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On June 24, 2023, Daniel Wade Keezer, along with two other individuals, was arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing in Bemidji, Minnesota. The victim, an 18-year-old male, succumbed to injuries sustained during the incident. Keezer is currently held at Beltrami County Jail without bail, facing charges of second-degree murder… Continue reading Daniel Keezer Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Bemidji Stabbing Incident
Cass Lake Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Brother’s Death
Cass Lake, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Arthur Jones, a 48-year-old resident of Cass Lake, Minnesota, has been charged with second-degree murder following the death of his brother, AJ Jones, during an altercation on August 17, 2024. Law enforcement agencies, including the Leech Lake Tribal Police and the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office, responded to a domestic disturbance… Continue reading Cass Lake Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Brother’s Death
Presley Arron Sleyster Charged with Second-Degree Murder and Felony
Presley Arron Sleyster DOB: 3/24/1998 Charges: Murder – 2nd Degree – Without Intent While Committing a Felony (FE) Statute: 609.19.2(1) Court Date: 4/30/2024 On April 30, 2024, Presley Arron Sleyster will face charges of second-degree murder without intent while committing a felony. Born on March 24, 1998, Sleyster’s criminal case will be heard in court… Continue reading Presley Arron Sleyster Charged with Second-Degree Murder and Felony
Fugitive Wanted for Murder in Hennepin County Captured in Western Wisconsin
BALSAM LAKE, Wis. (trfnews.i234.me) – A man wanted on a warrant for murder in Hennepin County has been arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team. The team conducted an operation at an apartment in rural Balsam Lake and apprehended 32-year-old Jack Guy without incident. Guy was taken into custody and transported to the… Continue reading Fugitive Wanted for Murder in Hennepin County Captured in Western Wisconsin
Rural Minnesota Man Pleads Guilty to Wife’s Shooting Death
ROSEAU CO., Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — David Corneliusen, a 65-year-old man from Warroad, Minnesota, has pleaded guilty to the shooting death of his wife. The incident occurred in August 2023. Corneliusen was offered a Norgaard plea, which allows him to admit to his role in the crime without remembering it. As a result, a trial that… Continue reading Rural Minnesota Man Pleads Guilty to Wife’s Shooting Death
Deadly Reunion: Ex-Husband’s Brutal Revenge on Former Love
ST PAUL, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – The St. Paul Police Department is seeking 37-year-old Mychal Allan Stowers in connection with two counts of second-degree murder and other charges related to a shooting incident on October 19. According to a criminal complaint filed against him, Stowers allegedly shot his ex-wife, Damara Alexis Stowers (35), at her apartment… Continue reading Deadly Reunion: Ex-Husband’s Brutal Revenge on Former Love
Chisago County Man Pleads Guilty to Wife’s Murder, Faces Sentencing in January
CHISAGO COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Just over a year since prosecutors said Mike Carda shot and killed his wife inside their Chisago County home, Carda pleaded guilty to her murder. Carda, 40, was charged with second-degree murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and second-degree attempted murder following the Oct. 6 shooting death of his wife… Continue reading Chisago County Man Pleads Guilty to Wife’s Murder, Faces Sentencing in January
Justice Served: Man Accused of Brutal Grocery Clerk Murder Declared Fit for Trial
MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me) – A dramatic turn in a high-profile case has seen Taylor Schultz, accused of brutally killing 66-year-old Robert Skafte at his workplace, declared fit to stand trial. Skafte, who worked as a clerk at Oak Grove Grocery in Minneapolis’ Loring Park neighborhood, was beaten and impaled with a golf club on December 6,… Continue reading Justice Served: Man Accused of Brutal Grocery Clerk Murder Declared Fit for Trial
Minneapolis Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Brutal Beating Near Church
MINNEAPOLIS — A 38-year-old Minneapolis man, Byron Vinicio Varga Bautista, has been charged with second-degree murder after allegedly beating a 57-year-old woman to death outside a Minneapolis church. The tragic incident occurred in July near Oak Park Avenue North and Penn Avenue North. Police responded on July 14 and discovered the woman’s body with severe… Continue reading Minneapolis Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Brutal Beating Near Church