Vance Boelter has been sentenced to consecutive life terms after admitting politically motivated killings in the Hortman case; previously connected to Minnesota political violence prosecutions.
Vance Boelter has pleaded guilty in federal court to murdering Melissa Hortman and her husband, and wounding state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife. A sentencing date has not been set; prosecutors say the Department will not seek the death penalty under a proposed plea agreement. Boelter was captured the day after the shootings in Green Isle.
Vance Boelter has been sentenced to two consecutive life terms plus 40 years after pleading guilty to the June 2025 killings of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, and the shootings of state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife Yvette. Victims and lawmakers describe enduring fear and injuries; Boelter avoided the death penalty by pleading guilty.