Crime & Safety

Wife Stabs Husband to Death and Naked Intruder: Crime Stories of 2013

A look at some of the most read Richfield crime stories of 2013.

As 2013 winds down, Richfield Patch is looking back at some of the most read, popular and interesting stories of the year.

Unfortunately, there were also some tragic events as well. Below is a recap of Richfield police, court and crime stories from 2013:

Wife Charged in Stabbing Death of Richfield Man


Amreya Rahmeto Shefa, 40, allegedly stabbed her 48-year-old husband, Habibi Gessese Tesema, after he asked to use a sexual device on her during intercourse and to bring another woman into their bedroom on Dec. 2, 2013. Tesema died of the stabbing injuries at the couple's home on the 7300 block of 12th Avenue.

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Second Richfield Pedestrian Hit By Car Dies


Jon Smith and Michael John Lindholm were crossing Portland Avenue Nov. 17 when they were both struck by a vehicle. Lindholm died at the scene and Smith passed away Dec. 15 at Hennepin County Medical Center.

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Bloody Tub, Quilt Link Townhome to Schunk’s Murder


Anarae Schunk, a 20-year-old University of Minnesota student was found dead in Lonsdale, MN after she was reported missing more than a week earlier. Schunk worked at Don Pablo's in Richfield.

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