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David Riess was found dead on March 23, 2018, at their home in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-06-19 |title=Documents Detail Journey Of MN Woman Accused Of Killing Husband - CBS Minnesota |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/lois-riess-documents-detail-murder/ |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}}</ref> The 54-year-old was discovered by authorities after concerned family members reported they had not heard from him in several days. Upon investigation, David was found with multiple ], and his death was quickly ruled a ]. Lois Riess was identified as the primary suspect after she went missing shortly after the murder, along with her husband’s vehicle and significant funds from his bank account.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rosengren |first=John |date=2020-09-22 |title=The Pretender |url=https://magazine.atavist.com/the-pretender-lois-reiss-minnesota-florida-gambling-murder/ |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=The Atavist Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref> David Riess was found dead on March 23, 2018, at their home in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-06-19 |title=Documents Detail Journey Of MN Woman Accused Of Killing Husband - CBS Minnesota |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/lois-riess-documents-detail-murder/ |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}}</ref> The 54-year-old was discovered by authorities after concerned family members reported they had not heard from him in several days. Upon investigation, David was found with multiple ], and his death was quickly ruled a ]. Lois Riess was identified as the primary suspect after she went missing shortly after the murder, along with her husband’s vehicle and significant funds from his bank account.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rosengren |first=John |date=2020-09-22 |title=The Pretender |url=https://magazine.atavist.com/the-pretender-lois-reiss-minnesota-florida-gambling-murder/ |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=The Atavist Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref>


Authorities determined that Lois Riess had forged David’s signature on checks and withdrawn nearly $11,000 from his account before fleeing the state. Evidence collected at the scene suggested the crime was premeditated, with Lois allegedly planning to use the stolen funds to finance her escape. Neighbors and acquaintances described David as a kind and well-liked man, with no prior indications of trouble in the marriage. However, Lois’s escalating gambling debts and financial troubles were considered potential motives for the crime. Authorities determined that Lois Riess had forged David’s signature on checks and withdrawn nearly $11,000 from his account before fleeing the state. Evidence collected at the scene suggested the crime was premeditated, with Lois allegedly planning to use the stolen funds to finance her escape.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Montoya |first=Michael Braun and Melissa |title=Texas sheriff: Fort Myers Beach homicide suspect Lois Riess is on her way to Florida |url=https://www.news-press.com/story/news/crime/2018/04/26/cameron-county-texas-sheriff-lois-riess-picked-up-killer-grandmother-lois-riess-her-way-texas-face-c/554004002/ |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=The News-Press |language=en-US}}</ref> Neighbors and acquaintances described David as a kind and well-liked man, with no prior indications of trouble in the marriage. However, Lois’s escalating gambling debts and financial troubles were considered potential motives for the crime.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Relative of victim killed by woman on alleged crime spree 'afraid' she'll kill again |url=https://abcnews.go.com/US/relative-victim-killed-woman-alleged-crime-spree-afraid/story?id=54579178 |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=ABC News |language=en}}</ref>

Following David’s murder, Lois Riess embarked on a multi-state crime spree, evading law enforcement while using stolen money to gamble and cover her tracks. She abandoned David’s vehicle in a parking lot and was later linked to the murder of Pamela Hutchinson in Florida, which further escalated her fugitive status. The connection between the two murders painted a chilling portrait of a calculated and dangerous individual willing to kill to maintain her freedom.

Lois Riess was eventually apprehended in South Padre Island, Texas, on April 19, 2018, after a nationwide manhunt. In 2020, she pleaded guilty to the murder of her husband and received a life sentence without parole. David Riess’s murder marked the beginning of Lois’s notorious crime spree, which captivated the public and highlighted the devastating consequences of her actions. His family and friends continue to remember him as a loving and generous person whose life was tragically ended by his wife’s betrayal.


==== Murder of Pamela Hutchinson ==== ==== Murder of Pamela Hutchinson ====
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== Fugitive and Arrest == == Fugitive and Arrest ==
Following the murder, Riess was captured on ] using Hutchinson’s identification and credit cards to make various purchases. She also drove Hutchinson’s white ] across state lines, further complicating the nationwide manhunt for her.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Flynn |first=Meagan |date=April 20, 2018 |title=Lois Riess, sought in the deaths of her husband and look-alike, is captured after a nationwide manhun |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2018/04/20/lois-riess-sought-in-the-deaths-of-her-husband-and-look-alike-captured-after-nationwide-manhunt/ |website=washingtonpost}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Strassmann |first=Mark |date=2018-04-16 |title=Nationwide hunt underway for Lois Riess, grandmother and accused killer - CBS News |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lois-riess-nationwide-hunt-underway-for-grandmother-accused-killer-2018-04-16/ |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Riess evaded law enforcement for weeks, traveling across the ] and staying in various hotels and casinos.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Selk |first=Avi |date=April 17, 2018 |title=Wanted: This gambling grandmother who impersonated a look-alike — then killed her, police say |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/true-crime/wp/2018/04/16/a-grandmother-befriended-a-woman-who-looks-like-her-stole-her-id-and-killed-her-police-say/ |website=washingtonpost}}</ref> with her case being featured on programs such as '']''.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Chappell |first=Bill |date=April 20, 2018 |title=Lois Riess, 'Fugitive Grandmother' Wanted In 2 Killings, Is Arrested In Texas |url=https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/04/20/604384668/lois-riess-fugitive-grandmother-wanted-over-2-killings-is-arrested-in-texas |website=www.npr.org}}</ref> The stolen items and vehicle played a crucial role in helping authorities trace Riess’s movements as she traveled through the southern United States.<ref name=":1" /> Following the murder, Riess was captured on ] using Hutchinson’s identification and credit cards to make various purchases. She also drove Hutchinson’s white ] across state lines, further complicating the nationwide manhunt for her.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Flynn |first=Meagan |date=April 20, 2018 |title=Lois Riess, sought in the deaths of her husband and look-alike, is captured after a nationwide manhun |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2018/04/20/lois-riess-sought-in-the-deaths-of-her-husband-and-look-alike-captured-after-nationwide-manhunt/ |website=washingtonpost}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Strassmann |first=Mark |date=2018-04-16 |title=Nationwide hunt underway for Lois Riess, grandmother and accused killer - CBS News |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lois-riess-nationwide-hunt-underway-for-grandmother-accused-killer-2018-04-16/ |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Riess evaded law enforcement for weeks, traveling across the ] and staying in various hotels and casinos.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Selk |first=Avi |date=April 17, 2018 |title=Wanted: This gambling grandmother who impersonated a look-alike — then killed her, police say |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/true-crime/wp/2018/04/16/a-grandmother-befriended-a-woman-who-looks-like-her-stole-her-id-and-killed-her-police-say/ |website=washingtonpost}}</ref> with her case being featured on programs such as '']''.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Chappell |first=Bill |date=April 20, 2018 |title=Lois Riess, 'Fugitive Grandmother' Wanted In 2 Killings, Is Arrested In Texas |url=https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/04/20/604384668/lois-riess-fugitive-grandmother-wanted-over-2-killings-is-arrested-in-texas |website=www.npr.org}}</ref> The stolen items and vehicle played a crucial role in helping authorities trace Riess’s movements.<ref name=":1" />


On April 19, 2018, Riess was apprehended in ], after a tip from someone who recognized her at a restaurant.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2018-04-20 |title=Lois Riess: Woman who 'murdered victim and stole her identity' arrested |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-43835840 |access-date=2024-12-08 |language=en-GB}}</ref> She was taken into custody without incident and extradited to Florida to face charges.<ref>{{Cite web |last=David |first=Kim DavidKim |date=2020-07-06 |title=Lois Riess Returns To Minnesota to Face Murder Charges |url=https://krocnews.com/lois-riess-returns-to-minnesota-to-face-murder-charges/ |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=News Talk 1340 KROC-AM |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-12-19 |title=Extradition underway to bring convicted killer Lois Riess back to MN |url=https://www.kare11.com/article/news/crime/extradition-underway-to-bring-convicted-killer-lois-riess-back-to-mn-youre-currently-editing-copy-url-compose/89-476c00c7-0084-452c-8950-cfbf00a72f7c |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=kare11.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-07-05 |title=Lois Riess Back In Minnesota To Face Charges In Connection To Husband's Murder - CBS Minnesota |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/killer-grandma-lois-riess-back-in-minnesota-to-face-charges-in-connection-to-husbands-murder/ |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}}</ref> On April 19, 2018, Riess was apprehended in ], after a tip from someone who recognized her at a restaurant.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2018-04-20 |title=Lois Riess: Woman who 'murdered victim and stole her identity' arrested |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-43835840 |access-date=2024-12-08 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-04-20 |title='This is a stone-cold killer': 'Relief' after fugitive grandmother caught |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/fugitive-grandmother-officials-express-relief-after-lois-ann-riess-caught-n867776 |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=NBC News |language=en}}</ref> She was taken into custody without incident and extradited to Florida to face charges.<ref>{{Cite web |last=David |first=Kim DavidKim |date=2020-07-06 |title=Lois Riess Returns To Minnesota to Face Murder Charges |url=https://krocnews.com/lois-riess-returns-to-minnesota-to-face-murder-charges/ |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=News Talk 1340 KROC-AM |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-12-19 |title=Extradition underway to bring convicted killer Lois Riess back to MN |url=https://www.kare11.com/article/news/crime/extradition-underway-to-bring-convicted-killer-lois-riess-back-to-mn-youre-currently-editing-copy-url-compose/89-476c00c7-0084-452c-8950-cfbf00a72f7c |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=kare11.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-07-05 |title=Lois Riess Back In Minnesota To Face Charges In Connection To Husband's Murder - CBS Minnesota |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/killer-grandma-lois-riess-back-in-minnesota-to-face-charges-in-connection-to-husbands-murder/ |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
=== Legal Proceedings === === Legal Proceedings ===
In December 2019, Lois Riess ] to the murder of Pamela Hutchinson and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Braun |first=Michael |title=Lois Riess pleads guilty to 2018 homicide of Pamela Hutchinson, gets life sentence |url=https://www.news-press.com/story/news/2019/12/17/lois-riess-pleads-guilty-2018-fort-myers-beach-murder-pamela-hutchin/2619089001/ |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=The News-Press |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-08-11 |title=Lois Riess pleads guilty to husband's 2018 murder, accepts life sentence without parole |url=https://www.fox9.com/news/lois-riess-pleads-guilty-to-husbands-2018-murder-accepts-life-sentence-without-parole |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=FOX 9 |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2020, she pleaded guilty to the murder of her husband, David Riess, in Minnesota and received another life sentence.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Grandmother Admits Murdering Husband, then Killing Lookalike Woman to Steal Her Identity |url=https://people.com/crime/lois-riess-murdered-husband-before-killing-woman-steal-id/ |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=People.com |language=en}}</ref> In December 2019, Lois Riess ] to the murder of Pamela Hutchinson and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Braun |first=Michael |title=Lois Riess pleads guilty to 2018 homicide of Pamela Hutchinson, gets life sentence |url=https://www.news-press.com/story/news/2019/12/17/lois-riess-pleads-guilty-2018-fort-myers-beach-murder-pamela-hutchin/2619089001/ |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=The News-Press |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-08-11 |title=Lois Riess pleads guilty to husband's 2018 murder, accepts life sentence without parole |url=https://www.fox9.com/news/lois-riess-pleads-guilty-to-husbands-2018-murder-accepts-life-sentence-without-parole |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=FOX 9 |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2020, she pleaded guilty to the murder of her husband, David Riess, in Minnesota and received another life sentence.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Grandmother Admits Murdering Husband, then Killing Lookalike Woman to Steal Her Identity |url=https://people.com/crime/lois-riess-murdered-husband-before-killing-woman-steal-id/ |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=People.com |language=en}}</ref>
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The case of Lois Riess has been the subject of several ] ] and ], including '']'' and '']''. Her ability to elude authorities, coupled with her seemingly unassuming persona, has made her a prominent figure in true-crime discussions.<ref>{{Cite web |last=jtorres@gulflive.com |first=Jennifer Torres {{!}} |date=2024-10-23 |title=‘Killer grandma’ captured in South Padre Island finally reveals her story in HBO documentary |url=https://www.lonestarlive.com/news/2024/10/killer-grandma-captured-in-south-padre-island-finally-reveals-her-story-in-hbo-documentary.html |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=lonestarlive |language=en}}</ref> The case of Lois Riess has been the subject of several ] ] and ], including '']'' and '']''. Her ability to elude authorities, coupled with her seemingly unassuming persona, has made her a prominent figure in true-crime discussions.<ref>{{Cite web |last=jtorres@gulflive.com |first=Jennifer Torres {{!}} |date=2024-10-23 |title=‘Killer grandma’ captured in South Padre Island finally reveals her story in HBO documentary |url=https://www.lonestarlive.com/news/2024/10/killer-grandma-captured-in-south-padre-island-finally-reveals-her-story-in-hbo-documentary.html |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=lonestarlive |language=en}}</ref>


Riess is currently incarcerated in a ], serving her life sentences. Riess is currently incarcerated in a ], serving her life sentences.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-03-04 |title=Lois Riess, Serving Life In Florida Prison For Woman's Murder, Extradited To Minnesota For Husband's Murder - CBS Minnesota |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/lois-riess-facing-life-in-florida-prison-for-womans-murder-extradited-to-minnesota-for-husbands-murder/ |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}}</ref>


* In 2024, Lois Riess was featured in a documentary directed and produced by ], ''], American Murderers'' on ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Berman |first=Marc |title=Documentary ‘I’m Not A Monster: The Lois Riess Murders’ Debuts On HBO On October 15 |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/marcberman1/2024/10/07/documentary-im-not-a-monster-the-lois-riess-murders-debuts-on-hbo-on-october-15/ |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-04 |title=HBO Original Two-Part Documentary I’M NOT A MONSTER: THE LOIS RIESS MURDERS Debuts October 15 |url=https://press.wbd.com/na/media-release/hbo-original-two-part-documentary-im-not-monster-lois-riess-murders-debuts-october-15?language_content_entity=en |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=Pressroom |language=en}}</ref> * In 2024, Lois Riess was featured in a documentary directed and produced by ], ''], American Murderers'' on ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Berman |first=Marc |title=Documentary ‘I’m Not A Monster: The Lois Riess Murders’ Debuts On HBO On October 15 |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/marcberman1/2024/10/07/documentary-im-not-a-monster-the-lois-riess-murders-debuts-on-hbo-on-october-15/ |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-04 |title=HBO Original Two-Part Documentary I’M NOT A MONSTER: THE LOIS RIESS MURDERS Debuts October 15 |url=https://press.wbd.com/na/media-release/hbo-original-two-part-documentary-im-not-monster-lois-riess-murders-debuts-october-15?language_content_entity=en |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=Pressroom |language=en}}</ref>

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Lois Riess
BornLois Riess
(1962-02-28) February 28, 1962 (age 62)
Blooming Prairie, Minnesota
Other namesKiller Grandma
Conviction(s)First degree murder
Criminal penaltyLife imprisonment without the possibility of parole
Details
VictimsPamela Hutchinson
1 Other death.
Span of crimes2018–
CountryU.S.
State(s)Blooming Prairie and Florida
Date apprehendedAugust 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

David Riess was found dead on March 23, 2018, at their home in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota. The 54-year-old was discovered by authorities after concerned family members reported they had not heard from him in several days. Upon investigation, David was found with multiple gunshot wounds, and his death was quickly ruled a homicide. Lois Riess was identified as the primary suspect after she went missing shortly after the murder, along with her husband’s vehicle and significant funds from his bank account.

Authorities determined that Lois Riess had forged David’s signature on checks and withdrawn nearly $11,000 from his account before fleeing the state. Evidence collected at the scene suggested the crime was premeditated, with Lois allegedly planning to use the stolen funds to finance her escape. Neighbors and acquaintances described David as a kind and well-liked man, with no prior indications of trouble in the marriage. However, Lois’s escalating gambling debts and financial troubles were considered potential motives for the crime.

Murder of Pamela Hutchinson

After leaving Minnesota, Riess traveled to Florida, On April 5, 2018, Lois Riess murdered Pamela Hutchinson, a 59-year-old woman, in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. Hutchinson was visiting the area on vacation when she encountered Riess. Investigators determined that Riess targeted Hutchinson because they shared a similar physical appearance, intending to steal her identity to evade authorities. Riess befriended Hutchinson, gaining her trust through friendly interactions and social outings in the days leading up to the murder. The relationship appeared to be amicable, with Hutchinson reportedly unaware of Riess’s criminal intentions.

Riess shot and killed Hutchinson in the victim's condo, where her body was later discovered by authorities. The forensic evidence suggested that there was no forced entry, indicating that Hutchinson had willingly allowed Riess into her home. After the murder, Riess stole several of Hutchinson’s belongings, including her identification, credit cards, and vehicle, which she used to aid her escape. Investigators believed that Riess meticulously planned the crime to assume Hutchinson's identity as part of her effort to avoid detection following the murder of her husband in Minnesota.

Fugitive and Arrest

Following the murder, Riess was captured on surveillance footage using Hutchinson’s identification and credit cards to make various purchases. She also drove Hutchinson’s white Acura TL across state lines, further complicating the nationwide manhunt for her. Riess evaded law enforcement for weeks, traveling across the southern United States and staying in various hotels and casinos. with her case being featured on programs such as America’s Most Wanted. The stolen items and vehicle played a crucial role in helping authorities trace Riess’s movements.

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.

Media Coverage and Legacy

The case of Lois Riess has been the subject of several true-crime documentaries and television programs, including Dateline NBC and Snapped. Her ability to elude authorities, coupled with her seemingly unassuming persona, has made her a prominent figure in true-crime discussions.

Riess is currently incarcerated in a Florida state prison, serving her life sentences.

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