ND v. Shawnee Lynn Krall: Roommate Murder Trial

[arielilane]

MINOT, N.D. (Court TV) — A North Dakota man is heading to trial on charges he murdered his roommate, as prosecutors are forced to prove their case without a body.

Shawnee Lynn Krall is charged with murder in the death of his roommate, identified in court documents as Jane Doe, on Dec. 20, 2020. Charging documents obtained by Court TV allege Krall killed the victim during a sexual encounter during which some form of restraint was used.

In other court documents obtained by Court TV, police said that the victim, Alice Queierolo, was reported missing on Dec. 21 after not arriving at work. When police searched her home, her purse, cell phone, vehicle and dog were all there, which indicated to police she “may not have left her residence voluntarily.”

ND v. Shawnee Lynn Krall: Roommate Murder Trial

Shawnee Lynn Krall faces a potential life sentence if he's convicted of killing his roommate, who was found in the trunk of a car.

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Posted at 1:20 PM, January 2, 2024 and last updated 2:11 PM, January 2, 2024


Alice Queirolo was reported missing on Dec. 21, 2020. (Minot Police Department)


Opening statements are scheduled to begin on Jan. 4. Court TV will be inside the trial bringing you live gavel-to-gavel coverage.

 

[arielilane]

Older articles:

Shawnee Krall asks to enter not guilty plea, waive hearing in murder case ​

A lawyer for murder suspect Shawnee Lynn Krall, 28, Minot, has submitted a waiver of a preliminary hearing scheduled for May 11 and asked to enter a not guilty plea to the Class AA murder charge, according to an online court listing. Krall has been charged in the death of his roommate, Alice Queirolo, 29, […]
May 5, 2021

Murder suspect Shawnee Krall now also charged with rape ​

Shawnee Lynn Krall, 28, who has been charged with Class AA felony murder in the Dec. 22, 2020, death of his roommate, Alice Queirolo, 29, at a Minot residence, is now also charged with forcible sexual assault resulting in death. Court records show that Krall made an initial appearance Tuesday on the new, related charge […]
May 12, 2021

Murder, rape suspect Shawnee Krall claims insanity ​

Shawnee Lynn Krall, 28, Minot, is claiming that he is not guilty of the rape and murder of his roommate due to lack of criminal responsibility, North Dakota’s version of the temporary insanity defense. Krall has been charged with Class AA felony murder and Class AA gross sexual imposition in the Dec. 22, 2020 death […]
June 30, 2021

 

[arielilane]

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Defense seeks to suppress evidence in Shawnee Krall murder case ​

The defense is seeking to suppress evidence in the case against Shawnee Lynn Krall, 29, who is charged with the rape and murder of his house mate in Minot on Dec. 21, 2020. The woman was found deceased in a vehicle Krall had reportedly left on property that belonged to a third party. The third […]
November 4, 2021

Defense seeks suppression of evidence in Shawnee Krall murder case ​

The admission of evidence in a rape and murder case could depend on when police opened a car door. Ward Johnson, the defense attorney for Shawnee Lynn Krall, 29, is arguing that North Central District Court Judge Stacy Louser should suppress evidence relating to the discovery of Krall’s deceased roommate in the trunk of a […]
November 18, 2021

Two lawyers withdraw from Shawnee Krall murder case within a week ​

Two separate defense attorneys for murder and rape defendant Shawnee Lynn Krall, 29, of Minot, withdrew from the case in the course of a week. Defense attorney Ward K. Johnson III withdrew from the case because he and Krall had a conflict. Public defender Eric Baumann was then appointed to represent Krall but Krall objected […]
December 2, 2021

 

[arielilane]

Judge orders evidence suppressed in rape, murder case ​

Judge Stacy Louser ordered on Friday that all the evidence — including of a body discovered in the trunk of a car owned by murder and rape defendant Shawnee Lynn Krall, 29, of Minot — be suppressed because police didn’t have a warrant when they searched the vehicle. Krall is charged with Class AA felony […]
April 5, 2022

Defense wants defendant released during appeal ​

A hearing is scheduled for June 1 in district court in Ward County regarding whether murder and rape defendant Shawnee Lynn Krall should be released while his case is on appeal to the North Dakota Supreme Court. Krall has been charged with the Dec. 20, 2020, rape and murder of Alice Queirolo, 29, at a […]
May 26, 2022

Murder defendant thinks his bond is unconstitutional ​

Rape and murder defendant Shawnee Lynn Krall called his amended bond of $200,000 cash or corporate surety unconstitutional and said she should release him on his own recognizance in a letter to Judge Stacy Louser last month. “Also, I’m indigent so I’m requesting a PR bond as well because the punitive bond and the fees […]
July 1, 2022

 

[arielilane]

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Arguments heard in body in trunk case ​

The North Dakota Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Oct. 7 in the Ward County State’s Attorney’s Office appeal of a judicial ruling suppressing evidence in a Ward County murder case. Shawnee Lynn Krall, 29, Minot, has been charged with Class AA felony murder and Class AA felony gross sexual imposition in the Dec. 20, […]
October 12, 2022

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Shawnee Lynn Krall, 30, Minot, had his bond lowered during a status conference in district court on Thursday before Judge Stacey Louser. Krall has been charged with Class AA felony murder and Class AA felony gross sexual imposition in the Dec. 20, 2020, death of his roommate, Alice Queirolo, 29, whose body was found in a vehicle prosecutors say Krall allegedly stored on an acquaintance’s property.

Bond lowered, jury trial scheduled

Shawnee Lynn Krall, 30, Minot, had his bond lowered during a status conference in district court on Thursday before Judge Stacey Louser. Krall has been charged with Class AA felony murder and Class AA felony gross sexual imposition in the Dec. 20, 2020, death of his roommate, Alice Queirolo, 29...

www.minotdailynews.com

FEB 18, 2023

 

[arielilane]

The trial of a Minot man charged with murdering his friend in December 2020 will finally be brought before a Ward County jury after much delay.

Shawnee Krall, 30, is charged with the murder of Alice Quierolo, 29, in a case that has taken a circuitous route through the court system. Complications delaying the proceedings included an appeal to the North Dakota Supreme Court that upheld North Central District Court Judge Stacy Louser’s ruling that certain evidence, including the victim’s body, was not admissible after it was determined they were obtained without a warrant.

Jury selection began Monday, and the trial is scheduled to wrap up on Jan. 12.

Jury selection started for trial for 2020 murder

The trial of a Minot man charged with murdering his friend in December 2020 will finally be brought before a Ward County jury after much delay. Shawnee Krall, 30, is charged with the murder of Alice Quierolo, 29, in a case that has taken a circuitous route through the court system. Complications...

www.minotdailynews.com

JAN 3, 2024

 

[arielilane]

Proceedings in the trial of a Minot man were halted abruptly during jury selection after the judge ordered a change of venue due to publicity from local media coverage.

Shawnee Krall, 30, Minot, was set to appear for a 10- day jury trial for the 2020 murder of Alice Quierolo, 29, but concerns were raised by court-appointed attorney Stormy Vickers leading up to and during jury selection that his client would not be able to receive a fair trial in Ward County.

Judge orders change of venue for murder trial

Proceedings in the trial of a Minot man were halted abruptly during jury selection after the judge ordered a change of venue due to publicity from local media coverage. Shawnee Krall, 30, Minot, was set to appear for a 10- day jury trial for the 2020 murder of Alice Quierolo, 29, but concerns...

www.minotdailynews.com

JAN 4, 2024

 

[arielilane]

MINOT, ND (KXNET) — After two days of jury selection, Shawnee Krall will not go to trial in Minot for the murder of Alice Quierolo.

The judge has ordered a change of venue due to the publicity of the case.

Shawnee Krall Murder Trial: Change of venue after two days of jury selection

Updated: Jan 4, 2024 / 09:26 AM CST

 

[arielilane]

-- The victim is Alice Queirolo, 29, Minot. Minot Police received a missing persons reports from Queirolo’s family and co-workers on Monday of this week, followed at 1:06 p.m. Monday by a missing persons alert sent to media outlets asking for the assistance of the public in locating Queirolo.

-- A second press release from Minot Police Wednesday morning revealed their investigation led them to a secondary location in northwest Minot where Queirolo’s body was found. According to police, evidence at the scene implicated a roommate, Shawnee L. Krall, in her murder.

-- Police located Krall Tuesday evening and he was taken into custody without incident.

Missing woman found dead, murder suspect arrested in Minot, ND

Initially she was reported missing. Then her lifeless body was discovered, followed by the arrest of her roommate on a charge of murder, a Class AA felony. The victim is Alice Queirolo, 29, Minot. Minot Police received a missing persons reports from Queirolo’s family and co-workers on Monday of...

www.minotdailynews.com

DEC 24, 2020

 

[AmandaSkis]

The victim’s body is now ruled as suppressed evidence? Give me a break.

 

[scapa]

The victim’s body is now ruled as suppressed evidence? Give me a break.

Argh. Seems like some pretty shocking gaffes here by investigators, and some remarkable entitlement on the part ofr the accused. I feel for her family and friends -- they must be climbing the walls.