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Vance Boelter's Wife Speaks Out After Minnesota Shootings

CBS NewsJuly 5, 20252 min24,424 views
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Statement from Jenny Boelter

  • 💔 Jenny Boelter, wife of Vance Boelter, has issued a statement expressing shock, heartbreak, and feeling blindsided by her husband's alleged actions.
  • ✝️ She stated that the violence does not align with their family's beliefs and is a betrayal of their Christian faith.
  • 😔 The family is appalled and horrified, with hearts heavy for the victims of the tragedy.

Cooperation with Authorities

  • 🔍 Jenny Boelter clarified that she is fully cooperating with law enforcement.
  • 🚗 She explained that on the morning of June 14th, she met with law enforcement voluntarily at a gas station and answered their questions.
  • 🤝 She confirmed they voluntarily agreed to meet with agents, provide requested items, and cooperate with all searches.

Suspect's Background and Capture

  • ⚠️ An FBI affidavit indicated the Boelters were "preppers", preparing for catastrophic incidents.
  • 🗺️ Vance Boelter had reportedly given his wife a "bailout plan" directing her to go to her mother's home.
  • 👮‍♂️ Vance Boelter faces multiple murder and attempted murder charges on local and federal levels.
  • ⏳ He was captured approximately 36 hours after the shootings, near his home, following what officials described as the largest manhunt in state history.
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