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Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Minnesota suspect gave wife 'bailout plan,' according to affidavit
June 21 (UPI) -- The Minnesota man facing federal and state charges in the shootings of two state legislators and their spouses one week ago gave his wife a "bailout plan" to be used, according to unsealed court documents. Vance Boelter, 57, is in federal custody in the deaths of one couple and injuries of two others in separate incidents on June 14. Jenny Boetler told the investigators they were "preppers," meaning they should "prepare for major or catastrophic events" by stockpiling materials, according to an affidavit filed by an FBI agent and obtained by WCCO-TV and KARE-TV. Boelter told his wife to go to her mother's home in southwestern Wisconsin, the investigator said. After the shootings were reported, law enforcement pulled over Boelter's wife and four children while leaving their home near Lake Mille Lacs. She said they were visiting friends northwest of the metro area. She consented to a search of their car where investigators found two handguns, passports and about $10,000 in cash, according to the affidavit. Her husband posted in a family group text "they needed to get out of the house and people with guns may be showing up." "Dad went to war last night ... I don't wanna say more because I don't wanna implicate anybody," one text from Boelter to members of his family read, according to a federal complaint. Boelter's wife apparently didn't know about her husband's alleged plans to attack the lawmakers, and she has not been charged with any crime. Initially, the family members were in custody for possible deportation but a judge had them released. At roughly 9 a.m., after the shootings, Boelter visited a bank in Robbinsdale and withdrew all $2,200, according to the affidavit. Another person drove Boelter from the bank. "Witness 1" also sold Boelter an electric bike and Buick sedan, which was found during the 43-hour manhunt. Investigators discovered empty rifle cases, gun-cleaning supplies and a bike in a rented storage unit, according to the warrant. Investigators discovered "voluminous writings" in Boelter's home and car, acting U.S. Attorney Joseph Thompson said. The notebooks contained the names of more than 45 Minnesota state and federal public officials, "mostly or all Democrats," according to the complaint. Boelter faces six federal charges -- two counts each for murder, stalking and firearms offenses in district court in St. Paul. The Justice Department could make it a death sentence case. Minnesota doesn't have the death penalty. The state charges are two counts of murder in the second degree and attempted murder in the second degree in Hennepin County in Minneapolis. He is being held on $5 million should federal authorities relinquish custody. State Rep. Melissa Hortman, 55, and her husband, Mark, died at their home. They live about 5 miles from a husband and wife who also were shot. Yvette Hoffman, who was shot eight times, was released from the hospital Thursday night while John, a state senator, suffered nine gunshot wounds and is in serious but stable condition.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Wife of ‘Minnesota assassin' in hiding after police say she knew nothing of plot despite fleeing toward border with $10,000 and two handguns
Vance Boelter's spooked wife has remained in hiding - as the accused assassin's defiant family were tight-lipped concerning her whereabouts, telling a reporter to 'piss off.' Shaken mom-of-five Jenny, 51, rang pals only to say she was in a 'safe' location but wouldn't reveal where she was. She fled the family's bucolic farmhouse home in Green Isle, Minnesota, last Saturday morning after Boelter hinted that he had done something monstrous in a 6.18am text. 'Dad went to war last night,' wrote her 57-year-old husband. 'There's gonna be some people coming to the house armed and trigger happy and I don't want you guys around.' As news broke that Boelter had allegedly gunned down two lawmakers and their spouses in Minneapolis, Jenny was pulled over driving through Onamia, 90 miles north. She had their youngest children in the car along with their passports, $10,000 in cash and two handguns, according to federal court filings. Jenny, president of the couple's private security firm, consented to a voluntary search of her electronic devices but wasn't arrested in the 10am traffic stop. Vance Boelter, 57, was apprehended by law enforcement on Sunday night after he evaded capture for an entire day. Shortly after going on the run, he sent Jenny a text saying, 'Dad went to war last night' and advised her to get out of the house There's nothing in her husband's charging documents to suggest she had advance knowledge of his alleged plot to slaughter dozens of Democrat lawmakers and pro-abortion activists. Friends told that Jenny was in such a hurry she left the family's three dogs behind. 'Jenny called and asked if we could feed the dogs and that's what we've been doing,' said neighbor Kevin Effertz, 64. 'She said she was in a safe place and that's all she would say. She hasn't said when she's coming back.' Jenny has not commented publicly since Boelter was captured Sunday evening and charged with multiple counts of murder and stalking. Her brother Jason Doskocil, 54, had a blunt message for when we asked about her whereabouts. 'I'm sorry, we are not going to talk to nobody - so piss off,' he replied. The Boelters' four-bed, $520,000 farmhouse, nestling between rolling meadows and dense woodland, was deserted Tuesday. Sheriff's deputies arrived mid-afternoon to check on the property but there was no sign of Jenny or her five kids, Grace, Faith, Hope, David and Joy. Neighbors placed 'keep out' signs at the foot of the 200-yard driveway to keep trespassers away from the 125-year-old home purchased two years ago. A dumpster was overflowing with trash, but the place looked otherwise untouched. A black Ford Explorer SUV similar to the one Boelter drove on the night of the slayings was one of four vehicles parked outside. The Boelter's are believed to have purchased a fleet of such vehicles for their private security firm, Praetorian Guard, which was registered with the state but didn't appear to have any clients. Boelter was captured Sunday evening following the biggest ever manhunt in the state of Minnesota. He had first dressed as a cop and donned a terrifying latex mask to shoot State Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette shortly before 2am Saturday. The pair were left in critical condition but are expected to survive the shooting on the doorstep of their Champlin, Minnesota home. The 'assassin', who wrote a chilling hit list targeting Democrats and pro-choice activists, first arrived at Senator John Hoffmans' home and gunned down both him (right) and his wife Yvette (center) - both are expected to survive He then arrived at the home of Speaker Melissa Hortman and fatally shot her, and her husband Mark and injured their Golden Retriever which had to be euthanized. Police arrived on the scene shortly after, engaging the 'assassin' in a gun fight before he fled on foot Boelter then headed to a second lawmaker's residence in Brooklyn Park, pumping multiple bullets into former State House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, killing both. The lunatic had drawn up a chilling assassination list of 45 targets including Democrat lawmakers, abortion providers and pro-choice activists, it's alleged. But his murder spree was halted in its tracks when police intercepted him leaving the Hortman's' home and engaged him in a firefight. The gunman fled on foot, leaving behind three AK-47 assault rifles and a 9mm handgun, triggering a massive hunt spanning multiple states and law enforcement agencies. The search narrowed Sunday night to woodland and swampy farmland one mile away from the Boelter residence. Officers first found an abandoned Buick that he had bought off a stranger he met in the street in a madcap scheme to escape. When the fugitive was spotted on a trail cam cops set up a square-mile perimeter deploying drones, dogs and helicopters to flush him out. Neighbor Wendy Thomas eventually spotted Boelter ducking down beside a culvert and flagged SWAT teams who took the alleged shooter alive. Boelter appeared in federal court for the first time Monday afternoon where prosecutors revealed he went to the homes of two other legislators on the night of the shootings. One was on vacation and the second had police protection, so he decided to move on to his next target. Boelter cried poverty, claiming he couldn't afford a private lawyer because he only had a part-time job bringing in $540 a week. But the court heard he owned a home, seven cars, and had $20,000 to $30,000 in his bank account. Boelter was held without bail. He could face the death penalty if he's found guilty of first-degree murder.
Newsweek
7 days ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
Who Is Jenny Boulter? What We Know About Assasination Suspect's Wife
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The wife of Vance Boelter, the suspect taken into custody on Sunday in relation to the deaths of two Minnesota Democrats, was involved in a traffic stop on the day of the shooting. Jenny Boelter was pulled over by law enforcement on Saturday, but was not taken into custody, according to local law enforcement. The Context Minnesota Democratic state Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were pronounced dead Saturday morning after a gunman posing as law enforcement arrived at their home in the early hours and shot them. The gunman had targeted the home of another Democratic lawmaker, state Senator John Hoffman, shortly before the attack on the Hortmans. Hoffman and his wife Yvette were shot multiple times and underwent surgery. Minnesota Governor TimWalz called the shooting "a politically motivated assassination." What To Know While much of the law's efforts were focused on the manhunt for Vance Boelter, his wife Jenny also interacted with police over the weekend. Jenny Boelter was pulled over during a traffic stop on Saturday, near a convenience store in Onamia, around ten hours after the shooting occured. A spokesperson for the Minnesota State Patrol told Newsweek that they were not involved in the stop; it was instead carried out by local sheriffs from Hennepin County and Mille Lacs County. "My office assisted law enforcement from Hennepin County on a stop near a convenience store in the city of Onamia. Our role on this stop was perimeter. We did not search or question any of the occupants," Kyle Burton, Mille Lacs County Sheriff, told FOX 9. "I was told by my staff who responded that the shooting suspect's wife was in the car along with several other relatives." The car had passports and cash inside it. Authorities also confirmed that Jenny Boelter was not in police custody as of Sunday. Law enforcement offficers are seen in a neighborhood in Green Isle, Minnesota, near the Boelters' residence, on June 15, 2025. Law enforcement offficers are seen in a neighborhood in Green Isle, Minnesota, near the Boelters' residence, on June 15, 2025. Getty Images Jenny Boelter appears to be at least nominally involved with her husband's attempts to start a security company, as her name is on filings to create Praetorian Guard Security Services LLC. On the company website, Jenny is listed as president and CEO, while Vance Boelter is listed as director of security patrols. However, other details of their relationship remain unknown. While the couple both have a registered address in Green Isle, Vance Boelter also rented a room with his close friend David Carlson in Minneapolis, and stayed there for several days each week, according to Carlson. Authorities believe that Vance Boelter was acting alone in the shooting. What People Are Saying Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, during the public safety briefing confirming Boelter's arrest on Sunday, said: "After a two-day manhunt, two sleepless nights, law enforcement has apprehended Vance Boelter. That's 48 hours of law enforcement involved in a complex and dangerous manhunt…spent Father's Day away from their families to deliver justice for Melissa and Mark Hortman and their children." What Happens Next Authorities are still trying to determine a motive for the shooting.
Hindustan Times
15-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Was Vance Boelter residing with his wife before Minnesota shooting? Jenny held with gun, ammo, cash and passports
The wife of a man accused of killing a Democratic congressman and her husband was taken into custody during a traffic check after police found a gun, ammo, cash, and passports in the trunk of her vehicle. In Onamia, Minnesota, cops halted Jenny Boelter at around 10 a.m. on Saturday, according to local news KTSP. However, it was unclear if the stop was a regular stop or a premeditated raid by law enforcement as part of their efforts to find Vance Luther Boelter, 57, who is suspected of murder. Jenny and three of her traveling relatives were held for two to three hours while the police examined the vehicle and interrogated them. Although it was unclear if the pair was residing together at the time of the assaults, police on Saturday afternoon raided Boelter's confirmed home in Camden, Minnesota. Vance Boelter, 57, is accused of dressing as a fictitious police officer and operating what appeared to be a police vehicle on Saturday, shooting and killing Minnesota state Representative Melissa Hortman, 55, and her husband, Mark, and injuring state Senator John Hoffman, 60, and his wife, Yvette. According to his best friend, Boelter was a 'strong' supporter of President Donald Trump. The Hoffmans were assaulted at their home in Champlin, north of Minneapolis, while the Hortmans were attacked at their residence in Brooklyn Park, a Minneapolis suburb. Boelter left behind a list of almost 70 targets, including Senator Tina Smith, Governor Tim Walz, and Representative Ilhan Omar. The list also included proponents of abortion, according to CNN and ABC News. At a press conference, police stated that they are conducting a manhunt for Vance, who is assumed to be walking and has fled the area. The FBI is in charge of the investigation and has offered a cash reward of up to $50,000 for information that results in Boelter's apprehension and conviction.
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Minnesota Lawmakers Shooting Suspect Vance Boelter's Wife Detained After Passport and Weapon Found in Car: Reports
Jenny Boetler, the wife of suspected Minnesota shooter Vance Luther Boelter, was allegedly detained for questioning following a traffic stop in Onamia, Minn., on June 14, Jenny was located in a vehicle which contained a weapon, ammunition, cash, and passports, 5 Eyewitness News reported The update comes as suspect Vance is still on the loose after allegedly shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses on June 14The wife of suspected Minnesota shooter Vance Luther Boelter has been detained by police, according to reports. At around 10:00 a.m. local time on Saturday, June 14, police located Jenny Boelter in a car with three other relatives during a traffic stop at a convenience store in Onamia, Minn., A weapon, ammunition, cash and passports were allegedly found in the vehicle, 5 Eyewitness News reported, citing law enforcement sources. Jenny was driving the car when she was stopped by the police, according to the New York Post. She was detained for questioning but not arrested, 'A dozen law enforcement squads converged on the vehicle and remained on the scene for two to three hours," a witness said, per 5 Eyewitness News. The reason for the reported traffic stop has not been disclosed. The update comes as 57-year-old suspect, Vance, who is accused of shooting Minnesota lawmakers Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman, still has not been found. On the morning of Saturday, June 14, Vance allegedly shot State Rep. Hortman, 55, Democratic Speaker of the House, and Democratic Sen. Hoffman, 60, and their spouses while posing as a law enforcement officer. Hortman and her husband, Mark, were killed in the attack, while Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, both survived the shooting. Officials identified Vance as the suspect in a press conference later that day, as they asked for the public's assistance in helping to locate him. PEOPLE reached out to the Brooklyn Park Police Department for comment on June 14 but did not receive an immediate response. Jenny is the President and CEO of Praetorian Guard Security alongside her husband, Vance, who is Director of Security Patrols, according to the company's website. The website states that Vance was involved with security situations in Eastern Europe, Africa, North America and the Middle East, including the Gaza Strip. He previously worked for an oil refining company in the U.S., a food company in Switzerland and a convenience retailer in Japan, per the website. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Police are still searching for the suspect following a shoot-out after encountering him at Hortman's house after the shooting of Hoffman, said Drew Evans, superintendent of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Authorities said the suspect was last seen "wearing a light-colored cowboy hat with a dark-colored long-sleeve collared shirt or coat, light pants and carrying a dark bag' and is considered "armed and dangerous." PEOPLE has contacted the Brooklyn Park Police Department for comment. Read the original article on People
