BLACKDUCK, Minn. (AP) — A woman killed two children in northern Minnesota, set a house on fire and left with another child, according to an indictment announced Monday.
Jennifer Marie Stately, 35, was indicted on counts of premeditated murder, murder while committing child abuse, arson, murder while committing arson, and felony child neglect. Her attorney, Paul Engh, said in an email to The Associated Press that there is a “firm basis” for a not guilty plea, but did not elaborate.
Authorities did not name the victims, but the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reported that they were Stately’s children, ages 6 and 5.
The indictment said Stately attacked the children with a knife on March 15 at the Red Lake Indian Reservation, set fire to the home, then left with a third child. The Star Tribune said the third child was her 3-year-old son.
One of the children died from a stab wound. The other died of smoke inhalation from the fire, according to the indictment and a news release from U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
Lidia Bastianich, Melody Thomas Scott and Ed Scott to receive Daytime Emmys lifetime achievement
Villagers embrace rural tourism in north China's Hebei
Living Nostradamus warns future epidemics could come from AI laboratories
Nadal confirms comeback at Barcelona Open
Russia plans nuclear weapon drills after angry exchange with Western officials
Pressure mounts on CBA to halt hoops slump
Ancelotti calls for courage, personality vs. Man City
Maui Fire Department to release after
John Swinney is crowned as SNP leader
Koke extends Atletico Madrid contract until 2025
For farmers, watching and waiting is a spring planting ritual. Climate change is adding to anxiety
Mom shares horrifying photo of 20 hidden blood clots removed from her leg