Wife of Accused Minnesota Lawmaker Shooter Files for Divorce

Jenny Boelter, wife of Vance Boelter, who is accused of the politically motivated shootings of Minnesota lawmakers Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman and their spouses, has filed for divorce. The divorce petition was filed in early September 2025 in Sibley County, with court documents sealed at her request. Vance Boelter faces multiple federal and state charges, including murder, stalking, and firearms offenses, with prosecutors describing the killings as political assassinations. After the shootings, Jenny Boelter expressed shock and sorrow, condemning the violence as a betrayal of their Christian faith. Authorities found a hit list in Boelter’s vehicle and reported that he was disguised as a police officer during the attacks. Boelter remains in custody as his legal proceedings continue, with a federal status conference scheduled for November 2025.