Murder

North Dakota Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument Appeal For William Hoehn

the Fargo man pleaded guilty to charges he conspired to kidnap Savanna Greywind's baby

BISMARCK, ND — A lawyer for the Fargo man who pleaded guilty to charges he conspired to kidnap Savanna Greywind’s baby, tells the North Dakota Supreme Court why he is appealing his life sentence. Hoehn’s attorney, Kiara Costa Kraus-Parr, told the court, “The child was healthy, the child was given food, clothing, diaper changes, diapers, it was cared for. So, nothing in…

Walsh County Man Charged With Murder

Steven Aune was arrested Wednesday after shooting a 36-year-old woman at his home near Adams, North Dakota

ADAMS, ND — A woman is dead and a family member is behind bars in Walsh County and charged with her murder. 65-year-old Steven Aune was arrested Wednesday after shooting a 36-year-old woman at his home near Adams, North Dakota, near Grafton. The sheriff was called and said Aune was suicidal and had a gun. The victim was taken to the…

Owner At A Loss Why Man Would Kill Four People At Her Mandan Business

Jackie Fakler says the victims were in different areas of the building and were killed within 13 minutes

MANDAN, ND — The co-owner of RJR Maintenance and Management in Mandan says she has no idea why a man would kill four people at her business, including her husband. Jackie Fakler says the victims were in different areas of the building and were killed within 13 minutes. Chad Isaak, a chiropractor from Washburn, is charged with felony murder in the…

GoFundMe Started For Boys Of Mandan Murder Victim

Adam Fuehrer and Three Co-Workers Were Killed At RJR Maintenance and Management

MANDAN, ND — A GoFundMe account has been started for the sons of Mandan murder victim Adam Fuehrer. They are trying to raise $10,000 for his boys. A fund for the daughters of two other murder victims, Lois and Bill Cobb, has only raised $10,000 of a $100,000 goal to cover travel and funeral expenses. Chad Isaak, a chiropractor from Washburn,…

Sister of Wahpeton Murder Victim Starts GoFundMe to Raise Money for Funeral Services

Billy Joe Phillips died due to stab wounds on March 25

WAHPETON, N.D. — The sister of a murder victim has created a GoFundMe to raise money for funeral services. Billy Joe Phillips died due to stab wounds on Monday. The Richland County State’s Attorney has charged Adam Awender with one count of murder. Find the original story here. Phillips’ sister is hoping to raise $5,000. If you would like to donate, click…

Ponemah Man Charged With Assaulting And Killing His Wife

court records: Jeremiah Kingbird stopped at a house and told a woman that he found his wife on Old Ponemah Road

PONEMAH, MN — A Ponemah, Minnesota man is indicted on first and second degree murder charges. Court documents reveal that on January 6, 38-year-old Jeremiah Kingbird stopped at a house and told a woman that he found his wife on Old Ponemah Road and that she had been there all night. The woman had severe physical injuries and died at a…

Couple Found Dead from Suspected Murder-Suicide in Fargo Identified

Fargo Police responded to 1814 16th Street South

UPDATE – Fargo Police identify the couple as 78-year-old John T. Ham and 80-year-old Lois Ann Ham.   FARGO, N.D. — An elderly man and woman were found dead this morning at 1814 16th Street South from gunshot wounds. Fargo Police responded around 11 a-m. Neighbors say there was lots of commotion on the street with all emergency vehicles. Police…

Accused Closs Kidnapper Has Bail Set At $5 Million

Jake Patterson appeared in court via video feed from the Barron County Jail.

BARRON, WI — A Wisconsin man accused of kidnapping 13-year-old Jayme Closs and killing her parents sat impassively as a judge set his bail at $5 million. Prosecutors have charged 21-year-old Jake Patterson with two counts of first-degree intentional homicide, one count of kidnapping and one count of armed burglary. Patterson appeared in court via video feed from the Barron County…

Man Accused Of Kidnapping Wisconsin Teen And Killing Her Parents Expected In Court

21-year-old Jake Patterson will make his first court appearance Monday in Wisconsin

GORDON, WI — As Jayme Closs starts her road to recovery following her kidnapping, investigators are trying to piece together what happened during the nearly three months she was in captivity. 21-year-old Jake Patterson will make his first court appearance Monday in Wisconsin. He is accused of shooting and killing Jayme’s parents before abducting the 13-year-old from her northwestern Wisconsin home…

Fargo Man Pleads Not Guilty To Killing His Own Father

Christopher Riley shot his father in the neck below his right ear on September 20

FARGO, ND — A Fargo man accused of shooting and killing his father in September has pleaded not guilty. Court documents say 34-year-old Christopher Riley shot his father in the neck below his right ear on September 20. He was arrested a week later at Lindenwood Park. His next court hearing is set for January. Categories: Local News, North Dakota News…