Vance Boelter Pleads Guilty in Minnesota Attack

Vance Boelter, accused of politically motivated killings in Minnesota, has pleaded guilty in federal court — a major twist after prosecutors dropped the death penalty pursuit. The chilling attack involved Boelter posing as a police officer, fatally shooting House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, while also injuring State Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette, including horrific damage to the Hortmans’ dog. Boelter, described as a conservative evangelical facing job struggles, was caught days later in one of Minnesota’s biggest manhunts. Prosecutors say the motive is political, though his confession letter didn’t reveal specifics. Victims face lifelong physical and psychological scars, and while federal charges are settled, state charges remain pending — meaning Boelter’s legal nightmare isn’t over. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/26bb11665d6ee746