Murder

Arthur Kollie Found Guilty In Murder of Fargo Teen

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Arthur Kollie was found guilty on all counts by a jury at the Cass County Courthouse on Thursday. He was convicted of attacking and killing 14-year-old Daisy “Jupiter” Paulsen in broad daylight in summer 2021. On the final day of witness testimony Wednesday, Kollie’s sister and counselors and employees from Fraser were called to the stand….

Closing Arguments Thursday in Arthur Kollie Murder Trial

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Murder victim Daisy “Jupiter” Paulsen’s father testified Tuesday and now closing arguments are scheduled for Thursday morning in the trial of Arthur Kollie. He is accused of attacking and killing the 14-year-old in broad daylight in summer 2021. On the final day of witness testimony, Kollie’s sister and counselors and employees from Fraser were called to…

11 Years After He Was Caught, Accused Drug Cartel Hitman Appears in Fargo Court

Mexico CityFARGO, N.D. — An accused former hitman for a Mexican drug cartel appears in court in Fargo, 11 years after he was caught in Tijuana. Juan Francisco Sillas-Rocha faces three charges including conspiracy to commit murder for a continuing criminal enterprise. Authorities say Sillas-Rocha was a top lieutenant for the Felix cartel, which for decades smuggled cocaine and other…

New details on triple murder-suicide in Towner County, N.D.

TOWNER COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) – The Towner County Sheriff says there was an escalating dispute between brothers Robert and Richard Bracken for weeks. Preliminary autopsy results show Doug Dulmage, Justin and Richard Bracken died from multiple gunshots August 29th. Authorities say Robert Bracken shot them and then himself. A gun was found in his possession at the scene. The Brackens…

Prosecutors trace Kollie’s movements after Paulsen attack on 2nd day of murder trial

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – On the second day of witness testimony in the trial of Arthur Kollie for the murder of 14-year-old Daisy “Jupiter” Paulsen, prosecutors in the case tracked Kollie’s movements during and after the attack.The jury first watched a surveillance camera video which captured the entire 30 minute attack which happened at 6:30 on the morning of June…

UPDATE: Attorney Charged With Killing His Ex-Wife in Warren, MN

WARREN, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — An attorney from Warren, Minnesota is now charged with second-degree murder in the beating death of his ex-wife. 31-year-old Anders Odegaard was arrested at his home Tuesday afternoon after two of the couple’s five children stopped a man and asked him to call 911, saying their mother was bleeding and needed help. The complaint says Odegaard…

Memphis murder suspect arrested in North Dakota

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – Authorities say a Tennessee man has been arrested in North Dakota on a charge that he killed a man at a Memphis motel earlier this year. According to the district attorney’s office in Shelby County, Tennessee, 24-year-old Michael Ray Tillman was indicted on a first-degree murder charge after he was arrested in Bismarck. Tillman is accused…

Former Officer Who Shot & Killed Woman Reporting Rape To Be Released

MINNEAPOLIS — Former Minneapolis police officer Mohammed Noor is scheduled for release on Monday. Noor shot and killed Justine Damond five years ago after she called 911 to report a possible rape. Noor was initially sentenced to 12 1/2 years in prison after third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter convictions. The state’s Supreme Court reversed the third-degree murder conviction and he…