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Federal Judge hands Vance Boelter two consecutive life terms plus 40 years for killing former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman while dressed as a police officer in a politically motivated attack targeting Democrats; Boelter pleaded guilty to avoid the death penalty, with other victims including Sen. John Hoffman surviving the assault.
Melissa and Mark Hortman were memorialized in a grand funeral attended by over 1,300 mourners, including prominent political figures, honoring Melissa's impactful legislative career and their loving family life, following their tragic death earlier this month.
Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, who were tragically shot and killed earlier this month, received a rare honor by lying in state at the Minnesota Capitol, where mourners paid their respects and remembered her leadership and contributions to the state.