A man in Minnesota had reportedly been arrested after he allegedly shot and killed his wife, admitted to the crime and then waited at his home for authorities to come and arrest him. It was reported earlier this year that David A. Corneliusen, 63, had been charged with the murder of Mary A. Corneliusen, 66., at their home just outside of Warroad.

According to a criminal complaint filed against the man, Corneliusen called 911 shortly after 8 pm in August and said he shot his wife. Corneliusen told the operator that Mary’s body was on the couch at their home in the 34900 block of 576th Avenue. The complaint stated that the operator directed the man to wait on the home’s back deck until deputies contacted him.

The operator later stated that the man had told them that his wife was beyond help. According to David Corneliusen, There is nothing to talk about, after admitting to the crime over the phone to the operator.

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Deputies arrived on the scene shortly afterward and found Corneliusen on the back porch as he had been instructed and arrested him. While investigating the home, Deputies stated that they also found the body of his wife exactly where the man had said.

Shortly after, Corneliusen was taken to the Warroad Police Department where he told detectives that he shot his wife with a handgun “after they had a verbal argument. The Minnesota Star Tribune reported that the complaint did not elaborate on details regarding the argument.

It was reported that Corneliusen was charged with second-degree intentional murder. Corneliusen appeared in court and was confined to jail in lieu of $700,000 bail. It was reported by a local outlet that Corneliusen pleaded guilty to the charge during a second court appearance and was set to face a trial. it was also reported that at the hearing, was offered a Norgaard plea, not remembering the crime but admitting to his role in it.

He is expected to be sentenced on December 16. Should he be found guilty, the man faces 40 years in prison.

Shortly after her father’s arrest, Ciara Meyers spoke out about her mother’s death. “My mom didn’t deserve this,” Meyers told Inforum before adding that it was still surreal.

Meyers said that she remembers her mother as a strong and resilient woman who had a fun side to her. The woman also stated that her mother was hilarious, witty and fluent in sarcasm.

“She was so strong. God, she was a strong woman. And resilient. So damn resilient. You cannot imagine the things she went through and came back from,” Meyers said. “She was fierce. If she cared about you, you knew it. She loved being Grandma Mary.”

It was reported after her death, a GoFundMe had been set up to help pay for funeral expenses.

Her children (my nieces and nephew) need your generosity and help with the funeral expenses, Alice Kos wrote. Her life ended in violence, and they are trying to find peace during this difficult time. Any contribution would be so much appreciated. Love and hugs to all.

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