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Disturbing Text Messages Between Victim and Suspect Released Before Shocking Murder

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November 7, 2024

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As the trial against McKinley Louisma continued on Thursday afternoon, police officer Thomas Peterson took the stand to present shocking text messages exchanged between Louisma and the victim, Melody Hoffman. The messages reveal constant arguments and frequent calls between the two leading up to Hoffman’s murder. They argued over their relationship, including the revelation that Louisma was involved with another woman, later identified as the mother of his child.

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McKinley Louisma, 23, is charged with murder and kidnapping after investigators say he killed Melody Hoffman, 20, in February 2024. The two were reportedly in a romantic relationship before Louisma and her friend, Dakota Van Patten, allegedly worked together to beat Hoffman to death. The victim was placed in the trunk of a car and later dumped in a local lake. If found guilty, Louisma could face life in prison.

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