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Shocking Murder of Rep. Hortman: Suspect Charged

6/26/2025

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Vance Boelter, 57, faces charges for the shocking murder of Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, while also injuring Sen. John Hoffman and his wife. Posing as a police officer during the June 14 attack, Boelter's actions have left his wife, Jenny, in disbelief, as she extends her condolences to the victims' families.

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Vance Boelter, 57, faces charges for the shocking murder of Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, while also injuring Sen. John Hoffman and his wife. Posing as a police officer during the June 14 attack, Boelter's actions have left his wife, Jenny, in disbelief, as she extends her condolences to the victims' families.