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Vance Boelter Sentenced to Two Life Terms for Murder of Minnesota Lawmaker and Husband

Vance Boelter was sentenced to two life terms plus 40 years for the murders of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband. He pleaded guilty to avoid the death penalty and was indicted on multiple charges, including stalking and murder. The case highlights concerns over political violence, with the Hortman family expressing anger over the lack of a death penalty pursuit.

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Vance Boelter was sentenced to two life terms plus 40 years for the murders of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband. He pleaded guilty to avoid the death penalty and was indicted on multiple charges, including stalking and murder. The case highlights concerns over political violence, with the Hortman family expressing anger over the lack of a death penalty pursuit.

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Vance Boelter gets two life terms for killing Minnesota Democrat and her husband

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Vance Boelter Sentenced to Two Life Terms for Murder of Minnesota Lawmaker and Husband