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DOJ Declines Death Penalty for Vance Boelter Murder

6/10/2026

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  • The Department of Justice announced it will not seek death penalty for Vance Boelter.
  • U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen recommended in April that murder charges are not eligible for capital punishment.
  • Boelter faces two federal murder counts, two stalking charges, and two firearms violations.
  • In state court Boelter is charged with two murders, attempted murders, and faces a civil lawsuit from Hoffman family alleging assault, battery, emotional distress and negligence.