Jeremiah Kingbird, First Degree Murder, Minnesota 2019

Grimy Times reports that Jeremiah Kingbird, a 38-year-old man from Ponemah, Minnesota, has been charged with first degree murder in connection with the death of his wife. According to court documents, Kingbird's wife was found lying face down in the snow on Old Ponemah Road on January 6, 2019, with severe physical injuries and difficulty breathing.

Responding officers found blood on the front passenger window of Kingbird's vehicle during a search, and he admitted to physically assaulting his wife and leaving her outside in the elements following a night of drinking in Bemidji. The victim was transported to the Red Lake IHS Hospital, where hospital staff were unsuccessful in reviving her.

Kingbird made his initial appearance before Magistrate Judge Jon T. Huseby in U.S. District Court in Bemidji, Minnesota, on January 7, 2019. The case is being prosecuted by Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Gina L. Allery and Assistant U.S. Attorney Deidre Y. Aanstad.

The charges against Kingbird include:

• Murder in the first degree, 1 count

• Murder in the second degree, 1 count

The case is the result of an investigation conducted by the Red Lake Tribal Police Department and the FBI Headwaters Safe Trails Task Force. Kingbird is currently being held in custody pending further proceedings.

The charges contained in the indictment are merely accusations, and Kingbird is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. This case serves as a reminder of the devastating consequences of domestic violence and the importance of seeking help and support for those affected by it.

Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.

Defendant Information:

JEREMIAH KINGBIRD, 38, Ponemah, Minn.

Charges: Murder in the first degree, 1 count; Murder in the second degree, 1 count

Date: January 6, 2019

Outcome: Currently being held in custody pending further proceedings

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-mn/pr/red-lake-man-charged-first-degree-murder