Vance Boelter, charged with the murders of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and the attempted murders of state Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, will change his not-guilty plea in federal court on Thursday. The Justice Department will not seek the death penalty as part of a proposed plea agreement.
- Boelter allegedly carried out the attacks on June 14, 2025, disguised as a police officer. - The Hortmans were killed; the Hoffmans were seriously wounded.
- Boelter was captured after a massive manhunt and faces both federal and state charges. - The plea deal does not affect state charges, and Minnesota has no death penalty.
The case has been described as politically motivated, though the motive remains unclear.