Minnesota Woman Charged with Second-Degree Murder After Alleged Killing of 70-Year-Old Man
Evidence Leads Police to Suspect Josephine Powers in Dakota County Murder Case
According to the report of True Crime News, in Dakota County, Minnesota, a 25-year-old woman named Josephine Powers is facing serious trouble. She is charged with second-degree murder for allegedly killing a 70-year-old man named Michael Ricco during an argument. On July 18, Josephine called the police, saying that someone had shot Ricco. At first, it seemed like a straightforward case. But when her father came back from vacation, he found blood in several parts of the house and a bullet hole in the basement bedroom. This evidence made the police suspect Josephine. This case is a sad reminder of how quickly things can go wrong and how deeply violence can affect people’s lives.
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25-Year-Old Woman, Josephine Powers, Accused of Second-Degree Murder in Dakota County, Minnesota (PHOTO: KSTP)
Josephine Powers and Accomplice Christopher Hawkins Face Charges in Minneapolis Body Disposal Case
Josephine Powers allegedly got help from Christopher Hawkins to move Ricco’s body, which was wrapped in tarps and carpet, to Hawkins’ home in Minneapolis. Police found the body in a container inside a shed at Hawkins’ place. They determined Ricco died from a gunshot wound to the head. Hawkins said he was hired to move a package in exchange for a truck and is now facing charges related to the case. Josephine Powers’ bail is set at $1 million, and she is due in court on August 1.
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