Blue Earth County, MN – A Blue Earth County grand jury has indicted a Mapleton man on multiple murder and driving charges following a June 3 domestic incident that left one person dead.
According to the Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Office, Troy Blaine Almjheld, 47, was formally charged on Wednesday, Nov. 6, with two counts of first-degree murder, one count of second-degree murder, and two gross misdemeanor counts of driving while impaired. Almjheld remains in custody at the Blue Earth County Jail.
Prosecutors allege Almjheld caused the death of another person “with premeditation and intent to effect the death,” and that the act occurred during a domestic situation involving a prior pattern of abuse. The indictment also includes counts related to driving under the influence of a combination of alcohol and controlled substances at the time of the offense.
The incident occurred in the City of Mapleton, located within Blue Earth County, Minnesota. The sheriff’s office has not released additional details about the victim pending further proceedings.
If convicted, Almjheld could face life imprisonment under Minnesota law. The case is being prosecuted by the Blue Earth County Attorney’s Office.
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