Ila Averson

Murder Charge Dropped Against Elderly Fargo Man Who Shot His Wife

85-year-old Louis Averson and his wife, 85-year-old Ila, were both in poor health when they made a suicide pact

FARGO, N.D. — A murder charge is dropped against an elderly Fargo man who shot his wife to death in June. 85-year-old Louis Averson and his wife, 85-year-old Ila, were both in poor health when they made a suicide pact. They allegedly tried to kill themselves by keeping their car running in the garage before Louis shot his wife in the…

Preliminary Hearing Delayed for Fargo Man Charged with Killing His Wife

Since Louis Averson is still hospitalized, his hearing will be continued on August 9

FARGO, N.D. — A Fargo man who allegedly killed his wife as part of a suicide pact did not appear in court today. Louis Averson, 85, is still hospitalized. His attorneys say he is not at a stage in his recovery to make a plea in court. Averson and his late wife Ila, 85, allegedly tried to kill themselves by keeping…