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Melissa Hortman murder case and sentencing
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FIRST ENTRY JUL 23
JUL 23 · Day 1
Man sentenced to life for killing Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman
Boelter apologized in court, saying he was truly sorry for causing loss, pain, heartache, confusion, sadness, shame or loneliness.
Boelter shot Mark Hortman multiple times before pushing into the house and shooting Melissa Hortman as she fled upstairs.
Vance Boelter was sentenced to two life terms plus 40 years after pleading guilty to federal charges related to the killing of Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark.