Authorities on Tuesday arrested a man who is accused of fatally shooting a woman in Isanti County after they were at two bars that day and then burying her body on farmland behind his home.
The 37-year-old suspect remains jailed on suspicion of murder in the death early this month of 32-year-old Amanda Jo Vangrinsven, who worked at one of the bars where she and the suspect got together, according to court documents.
The man, who had been in a psychiatric treatment facility in recent days, has yet to be charged. The Star Tribune generally does not identify suspects before they are charged.
"This investigation into this case has been moved forward due to the hard work of many different agencies and community groups," read a joint statement from Sheriff Chris Caulk and Isanti Police Chief Travis Muyres. "We are incredibly thankful to them for their dedication, commitment and compassion."
While the sheriff and chief declined to say more about the killing, search warrant affidavits filed in the case Monday revealed many details from the day about how Vangrinsven and the suspect met up and the circumstances surrounding her death. They did not address a possible motive.
According to the court filings:
On Aug. 5, Vangrinsven had been drinking with the man at the VFW in Isanti, where she worked and where the man holds a leadership position.
Other patrons and staff said the two were demonstrably affectionate with each other. The man told others there he would drive Vangrinsven home because she had too much to drink.
