Minnesota Assembly suspect shootings demand special prison accommodation
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Man accused of shooting two people Minnesota State Assembly Member And their spouse appeared in court last month on Thursday, where he sought special accommodations in prisons where he was kept during legal proceedings.
Vanthruservoelter, 57, asked that lights be placed in cells that were not 24 hours a day. He also asked for a pencil so that he could take notes. It is unclear whether both requests will be granted, but the judge said the prison would take care of them.
Belter is accused of shooting and killing Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Sen. Yvette, at Champlin’s home earlier, around 2am on June 14th. A fatal shooting Former Minnesota Senator Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, at 3:30am in Brooklyn Park.
Boelter is also allegedly driven the SUV with a flashing emergency light and a license plate with the words “Police”.
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Vance Belter, 57, is accused of shooting and killing two state legislators and killing one and her husband at home. (Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office)
Bolter appeared in court on Thursday wearing the yellow Sherburne County Jail top and bottom with slippers issued by the orange prison, carrying Manila envelopes.
His public defense attorney said the prosecution agreed to make some discovery with her, and they agreed to proceed with the planned detention hearing.
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Vance Luther Belter was arrested in June 2025 after a two-day manhunt. (Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office)
When asked if Belter waived his right to a preliminary hearing and was waived that he was waived the federal preliminary hearing, he said, “I am looking forward to the court and looking for the facts of what happened on the 14th to come out for you and the public…”
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Surveillance photos released by authorities show the suspect wearing police-like tactical equipment and carrying a flashlight on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Minnesota Public Safety Bureau)
The next court date has not yet been decided as it must go to a major ju trial for prosecution. The large ju judge has filed the charges for 30 days from the date of Beltar’s arrest on June 15th.
That’s what Belter, 57, is. He was charged with two counts Stalking, two murders and two counts of firearms-related crimes in federal court. He also faces second-degree murder charges at the state level.
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US lawyer Joseph H. Thompson said Boerter’s main motivation was “to go out and kill people” as authorities announced the suspect’s capture. Two Day Manhunt.
Madelin Fuerste of Fox News contributed to this report.