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True Crime Cases in Minnesota

True crime cases in Minnesota span decades of criminal history, from unsolved disappearances in rural communities to high-profile investigations in the state's largest cities. Minnesota law enforcement agencies, from local police departments to the state bureau of investigation, have tackled cases ranging from cold-case homicides and serial offenders to fraud schemes and domestic violence tragedies. CaseSleuth tracks each Minnesota case with comprehensive timelines, profiles of victims and persons of interest, evidence summaries, and links to media coverage and court documents. Browse the cases below to explore the full scope of criminal investigations in Minnesota.

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ConvictedMinneapolis, MN · 2020

Derek Chauvin — Murder of George Floyd

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man, on May 25, 2020, by kneeling on his neck for over nine minutes during an arrest. Bystander Darnella Frazier's video of the killing sparked worldwide protests against police brutality and racial injustice. Chauvin was convicted on all three state charges -- second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter -- on April 20, 2021, and sentenced to 22.5 years in prison. He later pleaded guilty to federal civil rights charges and received a concurrent 21-year federal sentence. Three other officers involved were also convicted of federal civil rights violations. The case prompted sweeping police reform efforts in Minneapolis, including a federal consent decree.

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