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Exclusive: Minnesota shooting suspect Vance Luther Boelter Resume
An exclusive look at the professional resume of Vance Luther Boelter — the 57-year-old man accused in the targeted shooting deaths of Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, and the wounding of State Senator John Hoffman and his wife — offers insight into the corporate, nonprofit, and self-promotional background of the suspect now at the center of a statewide manhunt.
The resume, reportedly obtained from a recruiter, is laden with polished corporate language.
Boelter presents himself as a seasoned executive with “emotional intelligence” and extensive experience in “senior leadership roles,” overseeing “multimillion-dollar budgets.”
He claims to have held key management positions at major companies, including Nestlé, Del Monte, 7-Eleven, and Johnsonville Sausage.
Since 2021, Boelter lists himself as the CEO and co-founder of an organization called Red Lion Group. While some external reports have described Red Lion Group as a private security firm with operations in Africa — specifically the Democratic Republic of the Congo — Boelter’s own resume omits any reference to Africa or private military activity. Instead, it focuses on his purported efforts to expand the company into new markets and represent it at investor meetings and industry conferences.
There is no mention of political affiliations or extremist views within the document. However, one religious affiliation appears to be implied through Boelter’s educational background: he claims to hold a Doctorate in Leadership from Cardinal Stritch University, a now-defunct private Catholic institution in Wisconsin. Additionally, nonprofit records list him as the president of a religiously inspired charity called “You Give Them Something to Eat,” a name derived from a biblical passage.
Though his resume attempts to project a business-focused, apolitical persona, Boelter has expressed ideological concerns publicly. In a 2019 comment posted on LinkedIn, he urged followers to “pray for the political future of the United States” and encouraged people to “vote your values.” He described the then-upcoming election as one with the potential for “greater impact” than any in recent history.
Authorities say that Boelter, who remains at large, left behind a manifesto and a target list in his vehicle.
That list reportedly included not only the names of Representatives Hortman and Hoffman but also prominent Democratic figures such as Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar, U.S. Senator Tina Smith, and Attorney General Keith Ellison.
Abortion providers and pro-choice activists were also among the listed targets.
The intention in sharing Boelter’s resume is to provide verified, factual context amid growing speculation and misinformation surrounding this high-profile and politically charged case.
While law enforcement continues to withhold certain details, documents like these may contribute to a clearer public understanding of the suspect’s background.
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Elgin Public Schools Teacher Holly Hill Dies From Complications Two Years After Drinking Poisoned Margarita
ELGIN, Okla. — The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) has launched a formal investigation into the death of Holly Hill, a 30-year-old teacher, wife, and mother from Elgin, Oklahoma, who died last week from long-term medical complications reportedly caused by ingesting a poisoned margarita at a local restaurant in 2023.
OSBI officials confirmed that the investigation began at the request of Comanche County District Attorney Kyle Cabelka following Hill’s death on Thursday.
According to Hill’s family, her health issues began on Valentine’s Day 2023, when she dined at Hacienda Las Margaritas Bar & Grill in Elgin.
During the evening, Hill ordered a second margarita that, unbeknownst to her, contained a highly caustic industrial cleaning chemical rather than the intended cocktail ingredients.
“Her mouth was on fire, and she knew something wasn’t right,” recalled Kelly Hunter, Hill’s mother. “She immediately jumped up and ran to the bathroom, started throwing up, and rinsing her mouth out with water.”
The ingestion caused severe internal burns to Hill’s esophagus and digestive tract, leading to two years of intense medical treatment.
Hill underwent more than 60 medical procedures, including repeated esophageal dilations and surgeries, as doctors attempted to repair the extensive damage.
Despite her deteriorating health, Hill continued teaching at Elgin Public Schools, where she was described as a dedicated educator loved by her students and colleagues.
In the days leading up to her death, Hill’s family believed she was finally recovering.
On October 17, doctors reportedly told them that her esophagus appeared to be healing. However, her condition suddenly worsened, and she went into cardiac arrest as medical staff prepared to transfer her. “As they were trying to get her ready to transport her, they lost her pulse,” Hunter said.
Hill’s family previously filed a civil lawsuit against Hacienda Las Margaritas, which was settled confidentially earlier this year, according to their attorney.
Following her death, the family is renewing calls for accountability and public awareness.
“The number one thing we really want at this point is for people to be aware of what happened at that restaurant and to quit supporting them,” Hunter said. “We want them to be held accountable for taking my daughter’s life. It might have been a long fight, but ultimately, they are the cause.”
The restaurant has not issued a recent public statement regarding Hill’s death. In a 2023 social media post, management wrote:
“We have never walked away from responsibility and will continue to support them in any way possible while our insurance company is on the case.”
Local officials confirmed that Elgin Police requested assistance from OSBI, and investigators are now reviewing evidence related to the original 2023 incident and Hill’s recent death.
In a statement, Elgin Public Schools expressed deep sorrow over Hill’s passing, describing her as “an Owl through and through” and asking the community to keep her family in their thoughts and prayers.
Hill leaves behind her husband and young child, as well as a community still reeling from a tragedy that began with what should have been an ordinary night out.