In a twist to the political shootings in Minnesota, a letter allegedly written by Vance Boelter has surfaced, claiming that Gov. Tim Walz ordered him to ass*ssinate U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar to clear the way for Walz to take her senate seat, this sources familiar with the document.
The letter is more one-and-a-half pages long, and offers a glimpse into Boelter’s mindset following the deadly attacks last week.
According to two people who have seen the letter, Boelter, the prime suspect in the murder of state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and the shooting of state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, made claims about being secretly trained by the U.S. military “off the books.” He also alleged that Walz personally instructed him to target Klobuchar and other prominent figures, including a vague reference to U.S. Sen. Tina Smith.
Federal prosecutor say that the letter, which was left in a Buick abandoned near Boelter’s home in Green Isle, Minn., reportedly doubles as a confession to the shootings.
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office declined to discuss the letter’s specifics, citing the active investigation.
Sen. Klobuchar, in a statement, described Boelter as “a very dangerous man” and expressed relief that authorities captured him before he could harm others saying, “This was a terrifying ordeal, and I’m grateful for the bravery of law enforcement.”
The letter adds a chilling layer to an already grim case. Boelter, arrested on Sunday after a massive two-day manhunt, faces state and federal charges, including two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder for the attacks on Hortman and Hoffman.
Authorities allege he impersonated a police officer, using a fake police SUV and a realistic uniform to gain access to his victims’ homes.
A list of up to 70 potential targets, including lawmakers was found in his vehicle, raising fears of a bigger plot.
Social media has erupted with speculation about the letter, with some influencers pointing out that Boelter’s writings link him to Walz – who appointed Boelter to the Governor’s Workforce Development Board back in 2019.
Boelter remains behind bars with a federal court appearance scheduled for June 27. The FBI and local law enforcement continue to investigate whether Boelter acted alone or had accomplices.
