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Newsweek
42 minutes ago
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- Newsweek
Who Is Jenny Boulter? What We Know About Assasination Suspect's Wife
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The wife of Vance Boelter, the suspect taken into custody on Sunday in relation to the deaths of two Minnesota Democrats, was involved in a traffic stop on the day of the shooting. Jenny Boelter was pulled over by law enforcement on Saturday, but was not taken into custody, according to local law enforcement. The Context Minnesota Democratic state Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were pronounced dead Saturday morning after a gunman posing as law enforcement arrived at their home in the early hours and shot them. The gunman had targeted the home of another Democratic lawmaker, state Senator John Hoffman, shortly before the attack on the Hortmans. Hoffman and his wife Yvette were shot multiple times and underwent surgery. Minnesota Governor TimWalz called the shooting "a politically motivated assassination." What To Know While much of the law's efforts were focused on the manhunt for Vance Boelter, his wife Jenny also interacted with police over the weekend. Jenny Boelter was pulled over during a traffic stop on Saturday, near a convenience store in Onamia, around ten hours after the shooting occured. A spokesperson for the Minnesota State Patrol told Newsweek that they were not involved in the stop; it was instead carried out by local sheriffs from Hennepin County and Mille Lacs County. "My office assisted law enforcement from Hennepin County on a stop near a convenience store in the city of Onamia. Our role on this stop was perimeter. We did not search or question any of the occupants," Kyle Burton, Mille Lacs County Sheriff, told FOX 9. "I was told by my staff who responded that the shooting suspect's wife was in the car along with several other relatives." The car had passports and cash inside it. Authorities also confirmed that Jenny Boelter was not in police custody as of Sunday. Law enforcement offficers are seen in a neighborhood in Green Isle, Minnesota, near the Boelters' residence, on June 15, 2025. Law enforcement offficers are seen in a neighborhood in Green Isle, Minnesota, near the Boelters' residence, on June 15, 2025. Getty Images Jenny Boelter appears to be at least nominally involved with her husband's attempts to start a security company, as her name is on filings to create Praetorian Guard Security Services LLC. On the company website, Jenny is listed as president and CEO, while Vance Boelter is listed as director of security patrols. However, other details of their relationship remain unknown. While the couple both have a registered address in Green Isle, Vance Boelter also rented a room with his close friend David Carlson in Minneapolis, and stayed there for several days each week, according to Carlson. Authorities believe that Vance Boelter was acting alone in the shooting. What People Are Saying Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, during the public safety briefing confirming Boelter's arrest on Sunday, said: "After a two-day manhunt, two sleepless nights, law enforcement has apprehended Vance Boelter. That's 48 hours of law enforcement involved in a complex and dangerous manhunt…spent Father's Day away from their families to deliver justice for Melissa and Mark Hortman and their children." What Happens Next Authorities are still trying to determine a motive for the shooting.
Hindustan Times
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Was Vance Boelter residing with his wife before Minnesota shooting? Jenny held with gun, ammo, cash and passports
The wife of a man accused of killing a Democratic congressman and her husband was taken into custody during a traffic check after police found a gun, ammo, cash, and passports in the trunk of her vehicle. In Onamia, Minnesota, cops halted Jenny Boelter at around 10 a.m. on Saturday, according to local news KTSP. However, it was unclear if the stop was a regular stop or a premeditated raid by law enforcement as part of their efforts to find Vance Luther Boelter, 57, who is suspected of murder. Jenny and three of her traveling relatives were held for two to three hours while the police examined the vehicle and interrogated them. Although it was unclear if the pair was residing together at the time of the assaults, police on Saturday afternoon raided Boelter's confirmed home in Camden, Minnesota. Vance Boelter, 57, is accused of dressing as a fictitious police officer and operating what appeared to be a police vehicle on Saturday, shooting and killing Minnesota state Representative Melissa Hortman, 55, and her husband, Mark, and injuring state Senator John Hoffman, 60, and his wife, Yvette. According to his best friend, Boelter was a 'strong' supporter of President Donald Trump. The Hoffmans were assaulted at their home in Champlin, north of Minneapolis, while the Hortmans were attacked at their residence in Brooklyn Park, a Minneapolis suburb. Boelter left behind a list of almost 70 targets, including Senator Tina Smith, Governor Tim Walz, and Representative Ilhan Omar. The list also included proponents of abortion, according to CNN and ABC News. At a press conference, police stated that they are conducting a manhunt for Vance, who is assumed to be walking and has fled the area. The FBI is in charge of the investigation and has offered a cash reward of up to $50,000 for information that results in Boelter's apprehension and conviction.
Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Minnesota Lawmakers Shooting Suspect Vance Boelter's Wife Detained After Passport and Weapon Found in Car: Reports
Jenny Boetler, the wife of suspected Minnesota shooter Vance Luther Boelter, was allegedly detained for questioning following a traffic stop in Onamia, Minn., on June 14, Jenny was located in a vehicle which contained a weapon, ammunition, cash, and passports, 5 Eyewitness News reported The update comes as suspect Vance is still on the loose after allegedly shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses on June 14The wife of suspected Minnesota shooter Vance Luther Boelter has been detained by police, according to reports. At around 10:00 a.m. local time on Saturday, June 14, police located Jenny Boelter in a car with three other relatives during a traffic stop at a convenience store in Onamia, Minn., A weapon, ammunition, cash and passports were allegedly found in the vehicle, 5 Eyewitness News reported, citing law enforcement sources. Jenny was driving the car when she was stopped by the police, according to the New York Post. She was detained for questioning but not arrested, 'A dozen law enforcement squads converged on the vehicle and remained on the scene for two to three hours," a witness said, per 5 Eyewitness News. The reason for the reported traffic stop has not been disclosed. The update comes as 57-year-old suspect, Vance, who is accused of shooting Minnesota lawmakers Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman, still has not been found. On the morning of Saturday, June 14, Vance allegedly shot State Rep. Hortman, 55, Democratic Speaker of the House, and Democratic Sen. Hoffman, 60, and their spouses while posing as a law enforcement officer. Hortman and her husband, Mark, were killed in the attack, while Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, both survived the shooting. Officials identified Vance as the suspect in a press conference later that day, as they asked for the public's assistance in helping to locate him. PEOPLE reached out to the Brooklyn Park Police Department for comment on June 14 but did not receive an immediate response. Jenny is the President and CEO of Praetorian Guard Security alongside her husband, Vance, who is Director of Security Patrols, according to the company's website. The website states that Vance was involved with security situations in Eastern Europe, Africa, North America and the Middle East, including the Gaza Strip. He previously worked for an oil refining company in the U.S., a food company in Switzerland and a convenience retailer in Japan, per the website. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Police are still searching for the suspect following a shoot-out after encountering him at Hortman's house after the shooting of Hoffman, said Drew Evans, superintendent of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Authorities said the suspect was last seen "wearing a light-colored cowboy hat with a dark-colored long-sleeve collared shirt or coat, light pants and carrying a dark bag' and is considered "armed and dangerous." PEOPLE has contacted the Brooklyn Park Police Department for comment. Read the original article on People
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Minnesota gunman Vance Boelter's wife pulled over as cops make terrifying discovery inside vehicle
The wife of the suspect accused of killing a Minnesota politician and attempting to assassinate another was found with a trove of suspicious items in her car. Vance Boelter's wife Jenny was stopped by authorities at a convenience store while driving a car with three other relatives inside near Onamia at 10am on Saturday. She was found with a weapon, ammunition, cash and passports about 75 miles from where the shootings took place in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, Minnesota, eight hours earlier. Vance Boelter, 57, remains on the run after he allegedly shot State Representative Melissa Hortman and Democrat State Senator John Hoffman in a chilling assassination spree, about eight miles apart, in the early hours of Saturday morning. Hortman and her husband Mark were killed at their home in Champlin, while Hoffman and his wife Yvette suffered serious injuries at their home in Brooklyn Park. Over a dozen officers swarmed Jenny Boelter's car during the traffic stop and they were at the scene for two to three hours, sources told KSTP. Jenny was detained for questioning after officers found the items inside the vehicle. No one was arrested, law enforcement officials said. Whether Boelter's vehicle was stopped randomly or whether it was being tracked by police is still unclear. Vance and Jenny Boelter both previously worked under Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, according to Legistorm. The Boelters lived with each other on a rural property in Sibley County, near the small town of Green Isle. Vance also lived part-time at a rental on Fremont Avenue in north Minneapolis with two roommates, according to the Wall Street Journal. What we know John Hoffman and his wife Yvette were both shot at their home around 2am Saturday in Champlin. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were then fatally shot at their home in Brooklyn Park around 3am. Police encountered the gunman fleeing Hortman's home around 3.35am and exchanged gunfire with him. Chilling photos that emerged Saturday afternoon showed the suspect donning an unsettling costume mask covering his entire head. Officers then let the suspect slip through the cracks as he escaped the scene on foot, according to authorities. Shortly after the unspeakable slayings, police said Vance, a former appointee of Governor Walz, was being sought by authorities. As of Sunday morning, he remains on the run. The horrific incident took place as several 'No Kings' protests were being held across the country to protest against President Donald Trump. Who got shot Melissa Hortman was one of the most powerful and influential Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota politics. Representing a suburban district north of Minneapolis, she held her House seat for two decades after winning her first race in 2004 - and was re-elected 11 times. She served as Speaker of the Minnesota House from 2019 through early 2025, steering the chamber through major legislative victories on reproductive rights, voting protections, paid family leave, and early childhood education. After the 2024 election, in which Democrats and Republicans split the chamber 67-67, Hortman was named Speaker Emeritus and Party Leader as part of a rare bipartisan power-sharing agreement. Hortman was widely known for her policy expertise and progressive advocacy, particularly on issues of democracy and bodily autonomy. 'The most rewarding piece of legislation we passed - for me - is paid family and medical leave,' she said at the close of the 2024 session. She also pushed for voter protections, including pre-registration for 16- and 17-year-olds and tougher penalties for election interference. Born and raised in Fridley, Hortman earned her bachelor's degrees in philosophy and political science from Boston University, a J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School, and a master's in public administration from Harvard's Kennedy School. Before launching her legal career, Hortman interned for former Vice President Al Gore and worked for Senator John Kerry. She later served as an assistant attorney in Hennepin County. Despite her progressive platform, she often emphasized unity across geographic lines: 'I have no desire for us to be a predominately suburban- and city-based party,' she once said. 'I'm committed to... representing agricultural regions and the Iron Range, in addition to the cities and suburbs.' Her husband of 25 years, Mark, 55, was a practicing attorney and father of two. A devoted family man, Mark supported his wife's decades-long political career while remaining active in the Brooklyn Park community, where the couple had lived for more than two decades. He ran a local law practice focused on civil and family matters, according to public records, and was known among friends and colleagues as steady, thoughtful, and deeply private. Roughly 90 minutes before the Hortmans were killed, state Senator Hoffman and his wife Yvette were shot multiple times at their home in Champlin, about eight miles away. Both remain in critical condition following emergency surgeries, Governor Walz said. Hoffman, 59, has represented District 34 since 2012. Before joining the legislature, he served on the Anoka-Hennepin School Board, the largest in the state. He also runs Hoffman Strategic Advisors, a public affairs consulting firm, and has long been involved in disability rights advocacy. He and Yvette, a community volunteer, share one adult daughter named Hope. Who is the suspected killer Vance Boelter has armed security experience and a history of public service. He has armed security experience in the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and North America through the Praetorian Guard Security Services, his biography on the website said. 'He brings a great security aspect forged by both many on the ground experiences combined with training by both private security firms and by people in the US Military,' it read. 'Vance Boelter has focused all this experience to make sure Praetorian Guard Security Services covers the needs you have to keep your family and property safe.' Boelter has also lived a life of public service before Saturday's tragedies, and he even served on the Governor's Workforce Development Board, which works closely with Walz to give advice on the state's workforce. He served on the board from June 2016 to June 2018 as a private sector representative and from December 2019 to January 2023 as a board member. He was appointed under Governor Walz both times. Boelter was also the CEO of Red Lion Group, which was based in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Red Lion Group has since deleted its website and LinkedIn pages, but Boelter's LinkedIn said he started at the company in December 2021. He announced two years ago that he was in the country with his company, working on 'private business projects.' He updated his LinkedIn a month ago to say he had returned to the US and was looking for work in the food industry on the corporate side. He had previously worked at 7-Eleven and Geencore as a general manager, a system manager at Del Monte Foods, and an operational leader at Johnsonville Sausage, according to his LinkedIn. His LinkedIn also revealed his deep connections to politics, as he asked his followers to vote ahead of the 2020 election. Boelter has also worked as a pastor as he was seen in a newly unearthed video dancing in a church service in Africa. The clip, filmed in February 2023, showed him delivering a passionate testimony about how he met Jesus at the age of 17. 'I met the Lord when I was 17 years old and I gave my life to Jesus Christ,' he says in the clip. He went on to describe naming his five children - who he shares with Jenny - after Christian virtues, Grace, Faith, Hope, Joy, and David, in what he calls a testament to God's blessings on his life. What were his motivations Although Boelter's exact motivations remain unclear at this time, FBI investigators believe the shootings were politically motivated and are offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to his whereabouts. His best friend and roommate David Carlson told local news outlet KARE11 he is an avid Trump supporter and voted for the Republican candidate. He also described the suspect as a Christian who opposes abortion. The night before the deadly shots were fired, Boelter texted his roommates he was 'going to be gone for a while.' Carlson, who shared a North Minneapolis home with Boelter, tearfully read aloud text messages from the accused assassin. 'David and Ron, I love you guys,' the eerie note began. 'I made some choices, and you guys don't know anything about this, but I'm going to be gone for a while.' He also said he 'may be dead shortly' and did not wish to involve Carlson or his other roommate Ron Ramsey. 'I don't know why he did what he did,' Carlson told KARE 11. 'It's just it's not Vance. ... He had lots of friends, trust me, and I wish I could have been there to stop him.' The FBI believes Boelter is attempting 'to potentially flee' the Twin Cities - Minneapolis and St. Paul, The Washington Post reported.
