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| '''Lois Riess''' (born February 28, 1962) is an American convicted murderer and former ]. In 2018, she gained nationwide notoriety after being accused of killing her husband in ] and a woman in ], prompting a cross-country manhunt. Nicknamed the "'''Killer Grandma'''" by ], Riess's case drew widespread attention due to its shocking details and her ability to elude law enforcement for weeks. | '''Lois Riess''' (born February 28, 1962) is an American convicted murderer and former ]. In 2018, she gained nationwide notoriety after being accused of killing her husband in ] and a woman in ], prompting a cross-country manhunt. Nicknamed the "'''Killer Grandma'''" by ], Riess's case drew widespread attention due to its shocking details and her ability to elude law enforcement for weeks. | ||
| == Early Life == | |||
| Lois Ann Riess was born and raised in ], She was described as a ] and long-time resident of the town before her crimes came to light. Riess was married to David Riess, with whom she had children. The couple owned a ] and were considered an ordinary family in their community. | |||
| == Crimes == | |||
| ==== Murder of David Riess ==== | |||
| In March 2018, David Riess was found dead at the couple's home in Blooming Prairie. He had been shot multiple times. Lois Riess was quickly identified as a suspect after investigators discovered evidence that she had forged checks from his account and emptied nearly $11,000 from his bank account following his death. By the time David’s body was discovered, Lois had already fled the state. | |||
| ==== Murder of Pamela Hutchinson ==== | |||
| After leaving ], Riess traveled to ]. In Fort Myers Beach, she befriended Pamela Hutchinson, a 59-year-old woman with a similar physical appearance. ] alleged that Riess killed Hutchinson on April 5, 2018, to steal her identity. Hutchinson was found dead in her ], having been shot multiple times. Authorities believe Riess planned to assume Hutchinson's identity to avoid detection, as she had taken the victim’s ], ], and car. | |||
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| === Fugitive and Arrest === | |||
| Riess evaded law enforcement for weeks, traveling across the ] and staying in various hotels and casinos. The manhunt for Riess gained national attention, with her case being featured on programs such as '']''. | |||
| On April 19, 2018, Riess was apprehended in ], after a tip from someone who recognized her at a restaurant. She was taken into custody without incident and extradited to Florida to face charges. | |||
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| === Legal Proceedings === | |||
| In December 2019, Lois Riess pleaded guilty to the murder of Pamela Hutchinson and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. In 2020, she pleaded guilty to the murder of her husband, David Riess, in Minnesota and received another life sentence. | |||
| == References == | == References == | ||
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| Lois Riess | |
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| Born | Lois Riess (1962-02-28) February 28, 1962 (age 62) Blooming Prairie, Minnesota |
| Other names | Killer Grandma |
| Conviction(s) | First degree murder |
| Criminal penalty | Life imprisonment without the possibility of parole |
| Details | |
| Victims | Pamela Hutchinson 1 Other death. |
| Span of crimes | 2018– |
| Country | U.S. |
| State(s) | Blooming Prairie and Florida |
| Date apprehended | August 11, 2018 |
Lois Riess (born February 28, 1962) is an American convicted murderer and former fugitive. In 2018, she gained nationwide notoriety after being accused of killing her husband in Minnesota and a woman in Florida, prompting a cross-country manhunt. Nicknamed the "Killer Grandma" by media outlets, Riess's case drew widespread attention due to its shocking details and her ability to elude law enforcement for weeks.
Early Life
Lois Ann Riess was born and raised in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, She was described as a grandmother and long-time resident of the town before her crimes came to light. Riess was married to David Riess, with whom she had children. The couple owned a worm farm and were considered an ordinary family in their community.
Crimes
Murder of David Riess
In March 2018, David Riess was found dead at the couple's home in Blooming Prairie. He had been shot multiple times. Lois Riess was quickly identified as a suspect after investigators discovered evidence that she had forged checks from his account and emptied nearly $11,000 from his bank account following his death. By the time David’s body was discovered, Lois had already fled the state.
Murder of Pamela Hutchinson
After leaving Minnesota, Riess traveled to Florida. In Fort Myers Beach, she befriended Pamela Hutchinson, a 59-year-old woman with a similar physical appearance. Prosecutors alleged that Riess killed Hutchinson on April 5, 2018, to steal her identity. Hutchinson was found dead in her condo, having been shot multiple times. Authorities believe Riess planned to assume Hutchinson's identity to avoid detection, as she had taken the victim’s identification, credit cards, and car.
Fugitive and Arrest
Riess evaded law enforcement for weeks, traveling across the southern United States and staying in various hotels and casinos. The manhunt for Riess gained national attention, with her case being featured on programs such as America’s Most Wanted.
On April 19, 2018, Riess was apprehended in South Padre Island, Texas, after a tip from someone who recognized her at a restaurant. She was taken into custody without incident and extradited to Florida to face charges.
Legal Proceedings
In December 2019, Lois Riess pleaded guilty to the murder of Pamela Hutchinson and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. In 2020, she pleaded guilty to the murder of her husband, David Riess, in Minnesota and received another life sentence.