Local 505849942

DNA from genealogy company leads to arrest in 1993 Minneapolis murder

Name: DNA from genealogy company leads to arrest in 1993 Minneapolis murder
Uploaded: 2019-02-14T21:20:33.000Z
Duration: 00:01:44
Description: Jerry A. Westrom, 52, of Isanti, was charged in Hennepin County District Court with second-degree murder in the stabbing death of 35-year-old Jeanne Ann "Jeannie" Childs in June 1993.

Jerry A. Westrom, 52, of Isanti, was charged in Hennepin County District Court with second-degree murder in the stabbing death of 35-year-old Jeanne Ann "Jeannie" Childs in June 1993.

February 14, 2019 — 3:20pm

Jerry A. Westrom, 52, of Isanti, was charged in Hennepin County District Court with second-degree murder in the stabbing death of 35-year-old Jeanne Ann "Jeannie" Childs in June 1993.

More from Star Tribune

Minneapolis Charges: Boogaloo Bois fired on Mpls. precinct, shouted 'Justice for Floyd'

12:13pm

Coronavirus After dodging the worst of COVID-19, rural areas of Minnesota are 'lit up with cases'

39 minutes ago

Sports I helped Sid Hartman keep up his column. He saved my life.

October 23

Coronavirus New study makes it clear: Mask wearing can save lots of lives

October 24

More from Star Tribune

Minneapolis Charges: Boogaloo Bois fired on Mpls. precinct, shouted 'Justice for Floyd'

12:13pm

Coronavirus After dodging the worst of COVID-19, rural areas of Minnesota are 'lit up with cases'

39 minutes ago

Sports I helped Sid Hartman keep up his column. He saved my life.

October 23

Coronavirus New study makes it clear: Mask wearing can save lots of lives

October 24

More from Star Tribune

Minneapolis Charges: Boogaloo Bois fired on Mpls. precinct, shouted 'Justice for Floyd'

12:13pm

Coronavirus After dodging the worst of COVID-19, rural areas of Minnesota are 'lit up with cases'

39 minutes ago

Sports I helped Sid Hartman keep up his column. He saved my life.

October 23

Coronavirus New study makes it clear: Mask wearing can save lots of lives

October 24

Home & Garden 8 years after building his green dream home, Don Shelby strives to go even greener

October 24

Gophers Gophers shut down in 49-24 season-opening loss to Michigan

5 minutes ago

More from Star Tribune

Minneapolis Charges: Boogaloo Bois fired on Mpls. precinct, shouted 'Justice for Floyd'

12:13pm

Coronavirus After dodging the worst of COVID-19, rural areas of Minnesota are 'lit up with cases'

39 minutes ago

Sports I helped Sid Hartman keep up his column. He saved my life.

October 23

Coronavirus New study makes it clear: Mask wearing can save lots of lives

October 24

Home & Garden 8 years after building his green dream home, Don Shelby strives to go even greener

October 24

Gophers Gophers shut down in 49-24 season-opening loss to Michigan

5 minutes ago

More from Star Tribune

Minneapolis Charges: Boogaloo Bois fired on Mpls. precinct, shouted 'Justice for Floyd'

12:13pm

Coronavirus After dodging the worst of COVID-19, rural areas of Minnesota are 'lit up with cases'

39 minutes ago

Sports I helped Sid Hartman keep up his column. He saved my life.

October 23

Coronavirus New study makes it clear: Mask wearing can save lots of lives

October 24

More from Star Tribune

Minneapolis Charges: Boogaloo Bois fired on Mpls. precinct, shouted 'Justice for Floyd'

12:13pm

Coronavirus After dodging the worst of COVID-19, rural areas of Minnesota are 'lit up with cases'

39 minutes ago

Sports I helped Sid Hartman keep up his column. He saved my life.

October 23

Coronavirus New study makes it clear: Mask wearing can save lots of lives

October 24

More from Star Tribune

Minneapolis Charges: Boogaloo Bois fired on Mpls. precinct, shouted 'Justice for Floyd'

12:13pm

Coronavirus After dodging the worst of COVID-19, rural areas of Minnesota are 'lit up with cases'

39 minutes ago

Sports I helped Sid Hartman keep up his column. He saved my life.

October 23

More from Star Tribune

Minneapolis Charges: Boogaloo Bois fired on Mpls. precinct, shouted 'Justice for Floyd'

12:13pm

Coronavirus After dodging the worst of COVID-19, rural areas of Minnesota are 'lit up with cases'

39 minutes ago

Sports I helped Sid Hartman keep up his column. He saved my life.

October 23

Brooks: A runner with heart gets back in the race after a year of healing

Last October, an irregular heartbeat sent Tyler Moon into cardiac arrest near the 8-mile marker of a 10-mile race in the middle of Summit Avenue.

Coronavirus

39 minutes ago

“If I get it, I get it.” Eugene Tessmer, 86, who farms near Caledonia, is resigned to the virus’ spread.

After dodging the worst of COVID-19, rural areas of Minnesota are 'lit up with cases'

Rates there now rising faster than in metro.

Local

41 minutes ago

“I personally feel that this is some sort of attack on the international students.” Ratul Biswas, University of Minnesota student from India who h

International students in Minnesota feel anxiety as Trump administration proposes shortening visas

The fate of the proposed rule will hinge on the November presidential election results.

West Metro

44 minutes ago

From left: Jim Friedlander, J.D. MacRae and Lynn Hooper

Three-man team seeking write-in votes to 'Save Deephaven'

Upset with city rulings, the trio have launched a grassroots campaign.

Local

44 minutes ago

Minnesota briefs: Applicants sought for parks and trails panel

The state Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee is seeking new members. Eight spots are open on the 17-member committee, which makes recommendations on a…

StarTribune

DNA from genealogy company leads to arrest in 1993 Minneapolis murder

Brooks: A runner with heart gets back in the race after a year of healing

After dodging the worst of COVID-19, rural areas of Minnesota are 'lit up with cases'

International students in Minnesota feel anxiety as Trump administration proposes shortening visas

Three-man team seeking write-in votes to 'Save Deephaven'

Minnesota briefs: Applicants sought for parks and trails panel