Vance Boelter Sentenced to Life | Global News

Vance Boelter, the stalker who killed former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark while disguising himself as a police officer, has been sentenced to two life terms plus 40 years — a decision that sparked outrage from Hortman’s family, who demanded justice fitting the scale of their loss. The victims’ families and lawmakers delivered raw, emotional testimony, describing how the attack shattered their lives — from steel doors and therapy sessions to the haunting image of blood on a washing machine. While Boelter apologized for the pain he caused, his plea deal spared the death penalty, angering victims’ relatives who fear he’ll live off taxpayer funds for life. State charges remain pending, with a court date set for August third. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/0479ce649110a37e