The trial of Minnesota assassin Vance Boelter has revealed disturbing evidence as his cryptic notepad was presented in court for the first time. Particularly chilling were the detailed surveillance notes, addresses, and family information he had gathered about his targets, demonstrating a level of premeditation that prosecutors are using to build their case. Why did Boelter claim financial hardship despite owning seven cars?
Calculated Assassin with Extensive Hit List
Vance Boelter, the 57-year-old man charged with the murder of Minnesota House Democrat Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, along with the attempted murder of state Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, appeared in court in an orange jumpsuit and slippers, claiming financial inability to afford private counsel. His notepad, presented as evidence for the first time, contained a meticulously compiled list of 45 Democrats and abortion activists he allegedly planned to target, including prominent figures like US Senator Amy Klobuchar and Representative Ilhan Omar.
Acting US Attorney for Minnesota Joseph Thompson stated during a news conference, “Boelter planned his attack carefully. He researched his victims and their families. He used the internet and other tools to find their addresses and names, the names of their family members. He conducted surveillance of their homes and took notes of the location of the homes.”
This is insane. We now learn that Minnesota Police just stood by and watched as Vance Boelter murdered Rep. Hortman in her home.
What. How is this possible?
Minnesota Law Enforcement Officials just reported that that two Minnesota Police officers were already on the scene… pic.twitter.com/EvcrY7TxFj
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) June 16, 2025
Elaborate Planning and Execution
Investigators discovered that Boelter used sophisticated methods to carry out his attacks, including wearing a silicone mask and police gear as a disguise. Court records reveal he would approach his victims’ homes announcing, “This is the police. Open the door,” gaining access before carrying out his shootings with firearms that authorities later recovered during his arrest following a two-day manhunt.
Boelter’s planning extended beyond target identification to include detailed surveillance notes and information about his victims’ daily routines. Federal prosecutors described the crimes as “extremely serious” while requesting Boelter remain in custody without bail, citing both the severity of the offenses and the risk he poses to the public given the extensive list of potential future targets documented in his possession.
🚨 UPDATE: Minnesota ass*ssin Vance Boelter’s wife Jenny has been DETAINED after a traffic stop where authorities found a weapon, ammo, cash, and passports
Jenny ALSO previously worked for Tim Walz.
This story is getting weirder and weirder. pic.twitter.com/dECKaKPfNc
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) June 15, 2025
Contradictory Claims and Legal Proceedings
Despite claiming financial hardship in court, Boelter admitted to having between $20,000 and $30,000 in bank accounts, ownership of seven vehicles, and a house. The judge has requested the federal public defender’s office investigate his financial situation, as his claims of poverty stand in stark contrast to his apparent assets and lifestyle.
Boelter faces both state charges with bail set at $5 million and federal charges for which he is being held without bail, with his next federal court appearance scheduled for June 27. If convicted on federal murder or terrorism charges, he could potentially face execution, highlighting the gravity of the case that has sent shockwaves through Minnesota’s political community and raised serious questions about the security of public officials.