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Minnesota Suspect Pleads Guilty in Killings of Rep. Melissa Hortman and Husband

Minnesota Suspect Pleads Guilty in Killings of Rep. Melissa Hortman and Husband

Vance Boelter pleaded guilty in federal court in Minneapolis to the politically motivated shootings that killed Minnesota state lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, according to prosecutors. The plea comes after a months‑long investigation that culminated in his capture and federal charges.

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Vance Boelter changes plea to guilty in Minn. lawmaker shootings that killed Rep. Melissa Hortman, husband