Vance Boelter, the suspect within the horrific shootings of state lawmakers, has pointed the finger at far-left Governor Tim Walz in a chilling handwritten “confession letter” addressed to FBI Director Kash Patel.
A number of sources with direct information of the investigation confirmed to Alpha Information that Boelter’s letter explicitly blames Walz’s radical insurance policies and inflammatory rhetoric for driving him to commit the murderous rampage.
Boelter, 57, is accused of gunning down former Home Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, in a cold-blooded assault in Brooklyn Park, whereas additionally gravely wounding State Senator John Hoffman and his spouse, Yvette, in Champlin.
The shootings, described by authorities as a “politically motivated assassination,” triggered the biggest manhunt in Minnesota’s historical past, culminating in Boelter’s arrest in a area close to his Inexperienced Isle dwelling.
In keeping with Alpha Information, the handwritten letter was found inside a Buick that Boelter bought for $900 simply hours after the shootings.
The letter, penned by “Dr. Vance Luther Boelter,” not solely confesses to the heinous crimes but additionally lays the blame on the ft of Governor Walz.
Boelter was appointed by Walz in 2019 to serve on the Governor’s Workforce Growth Board, but additionally leads a global safety agency.
EXCLUSIVE: Vance Boelter blamed Gov. Walz for capturing rampage in confession letter, sources say
A number of sources with direct information of the investigation confirmed to Alpha Information that Boelter’s so-called confession letter was meant for Kash Patel, the director of the FBI. pic.twitter.com/8VenEtB6L4
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Authorities launched a large-scale manhunt after Boelter, disguised as a police officer, fatally shot former Home Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, and wounded State Senator John Hoffman and his spouse of their properties.
Boelter was arrested late Sunday evening.
In the course of the investigation, police allegedly found successful checklist in Boelter’s imposter-police SUV. That checklist contained roughly 70 names — amongst them Gov. Tim Walz, Sen. Tina Smith, abortion suppliers, and radical Congresswoman Ilhan Omar.
Nevertheless, Senator John Hoffman’s identify is nowhere to be discovered on the “hit checklist.” Second, former Minnesota senator Kari Dziedzic, who died from most cancers in December, seems on the checklist. Why would Boelter goal somebody already lifeless?
Journalist Dustin Grage additionally famous a number of different oddities: the checklist accommodates the whip counts for the earlier Minnesota state legislature, not the present one. Furthermore, one individual is listed twice, and former Hennepin County Legal professional Mike Freeman is listed regardless of being out of workplace for over two years.
In keeping with CNN:
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Legislation enforcement sources discovered a cache of extra weapons contained in the suspect’s automobile, suggesting he was ready for extra assaults or confrontations.
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A great amount of ammunition was found, together with a Father’s Day card, presumably addressed to the suspect.
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Authorities additionally recovered a manifesto outlining the suspect’s grievances.
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A hit checklist of roughly 70 names was discovered, together with:
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The motive seems to contain finishing up a number of assaults or assassinations till stopped by regulation enforcement.
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Police preemptively reached the suspect’s second goal location, encountering and exchanging gunfire with him.
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The suspect then fled on foot, abandoning his automobile, weapons cache, and a part of his plan.
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He was reportedly sporting a tactical vest or physique armor; it’s unclear if he was wounded.
