Matthew David Albert, aged 27, from Shooks, MN, died on October 21, 2009, at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale, MN. He had been shot once in the head on October 20, 2009, while he was in bed. The suspect in this case was identified as Betsy Marie Hanks, who was Matthew's partner. Betsy Marie Hanks shot Matthew once in the head, and he succumbed to his injuries the following day without regaining consciousness.
Betsy Marie Hanks was subsequently arrested and charged in
connection with Matthew's death. The details surrounding the motive for the shooting were not explicitly mentioned in the sources, but the incident was noted as a significant case of intimate partner violence. The arrest of Betsy Marie Hanks brought some closure to the case, but the tragic loss of Matthew David Albert left a lasting impact on his community and loved ones.
