The Murder of Heidi Firkus

This week, we are discussing the tragic murder of Heidi Firkus. Heidi was killed after an alleged intruder broke into the home she shared with her husband—the same home that was scheduled to be foreclosed on the next day, a fact unbeknownst to her.

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Sources:

1. Nick Firkus criminal complaint

1. Collection of court documents

2. Minnesota court records

3. Ramsey County Attorney’s Office news release

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17. Stangeland, Brooke. “Husband sentenced to…”, ABC News, 14 Apr 2023

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