Amy Alese Terborg, aged 28, was tragically killed on April 29, 2010, in Minneapolis, MN. Terborg, who had recently moved into a new apartment in North Minneapolis, was shot multiple times by her boyfriend, Trace Maxwell, a 40-year-old tattoo parlor owner with a long criminal history. Maxwell, described as a 'toxic' individual by Terborg's family, had been physically abusive towards her, but she always saw the best in him.
On the night of the incident, Maxwell arrived at Terborg's apartment before 3 a.m. and shot her several times, also wounding her roommate, Gina Fredrickson, 20, who was in serious condition at Hennepin County Medical Center.
Following the shooting, Maxwell drove to Brooklyn Park and Inver Grove Heights, where he killed two men, Bryan Andrew Fisher, 46, and Jason Rand, 38. Maxwell's rampage ended when he fatally shot himself during a police pursuit in South Minneapolis shortly after 7 a.m. on the same day. Maxwell's violent history and abusive behavior were well-known to those around him, and his actions on that day left a trail of devastation.
The police investigation revealed that Maxwell had a history of ignoring court orders to undergo anger-management counseling and had been involved in numerous criminal activities. Despite his troubled past, Terborg's family described her as a loving and generous person who trusted too much and allowed the wrong man into her life. The tragic events of April 29, 2010, serve as a stark reminder of the dangers of abusive relationships and the importance of early intervention.
