Shocking Claims in Minnesota Lawmaker Murder Case
The case surrounding the murder of Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, has taken a bizarre turn. Vance Boelter, the man accused of the crime, is now claiming that the state's governor instructed him to assassinate two U.S. senators. These startling allegations emerged in a letter Boelter wrote to FBI Director Kash Patel, discovered in his vehicle following the shootings at the lawmakers' homes last month.
Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph Thompson revealed the existence of the letter, describing it as an attempt by Boelter to justify his actions. The letter also contained claims that Boelter had undertaken missions for the military in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Thompson emphasized that there's no evidence linking Boelter to Minnesota's U.S. Senators, Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, both Democrats.
A spokesperson for Gov. Tim Walz has yet to comment on the allegations. The letter is slated to be released to the public as part of an unsealed search warrant. These revelations follow a federal grand jury indictment of Boelter on six counts, including stalking and murder through the use of a firearm, related to the targeted shootings of two state lawmakers and their spouses.
Boelter is charged with the murder of Rep. Hortman and her husband on June 14th. He also faces charges for shooting and injuring Democratic state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman. Both Hoffmans have since been released from the hospital. Authorities also stated that Boelter attempted to kill the couple's daughter, Hope. The legal proceedings are ongoing, and it remains unclear if federal authorities will pursue the death penalty.
In a recent jailhouse interview with the New York Post, Boelter hinted at further information that he believes will shed new light on the case. The investigation continues as authorities work to unravel the full scope of the events and motivations behind these violent acts.