27-CR-24-14342 Filed in District Court

State of Minnesota
6/26/2024

State of Minnesota District Court

County of Hennepin 4th Judicial District
Prosecutor File No. 24A06894
Court File No. 27-CR-24-14342

State of Minnesota, COMPLAINT

Plaintiff, Warrant
vs.
MARGOT G LEWIS DOB: 05/20/1992

Defendant.

The Complainant submits this complaint to the Court and states that there is probable cause to believe
Defendant committed the following offense(s):
COUNT I
Charge: Murder - 2nd Degree - With Intent-Not Premeditated
Minnesota Statute: 609.19.1(1), with reference to: 609.11.4, 609.19.1
Maximum Sentence: 40 YEARS
Offense Level: Felony
Offense Date (on or about): 06/21/2024
Control #(ICR#): 24169939
Charge Description: That on or about and between June 21, 2024, and June 22, 2024, in Hennepin
County, Minnesota, Margot G Lewis, caused the death of Victim, a human being, with intent to effect the
death of that person or another, but without premeditation, while using a dangerous weapon.
Minimum Sentence: 1 YEAR AND 1 DAY
COUNT II
Charge: Murder - 2nd Degree - Without Intent - While Committing a Felony
Minnesota Statute: 609.19.2(1), with reference to: 609.19.2(1), 609.11.4
Maximum Sentence: 40 YEARS
Offense Level: Felony
Offense Date (on or about): 06/21/2024
Control #(ICR#): 24169939
Charge Description: That on or about and between June 21, 2024, and June 22, 2024, in Hennepin
County, Minnesota, Margot G Lewis, did without intent to effect the death of any person, cause the death
of Victim, a human being, while committing or attempting to commit the felony offense of Assault in the
Second or Third Degree while using a dangerous weapon.
Minimum Sentence: 1 YEAR AND 1 DAY

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STATEMENT OF PROBABLE CAUSE State of Minnesota
6/26/2024

Complainant has investigated the facts and circumstances of this offense and believes the following
establishes probable cause:

On June 22, 2024 at approximately 7:00 a.m., Olmsted County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a
bridge overpass located at the intersection of Interstate 90 and Highway 42 in Eyota, Minnesota on the
report of a single vehicle that had crashed into the center median barrier for the overpass. Deputies
responded and saw a small passenger sedan in the grassy area between the east and west roadways for
I-90 smashed into the guardrails near the overpass structure. The driver of the vehicle was identified as
MARGOT G LEWIS, DEFENDANT herein. Upon arrival, Defendant was seated on a lawn chair in the
median of the interstate.

Deputies spoke with two good Samaritans who stopped to provide aid following the crash. The individuals
told officers that they approached the vehicle to look for anyone who might need help. When they got to the
vehicle, they saw a deceased person in the vehicle’s backseat. Deputies looked into the backseat of the
vehicle and observed that the seat was folded down. On the backseat area, officers could see that there
was a human body wrapped in bedding, a mattress, and covered with a tarp with the head of the individual
visible. The body was cold to the touch and without a pulse. There was dried blood soaked on the bedding
wrapped around the body. The body was identified as a known adult female, Victim herein. Victim is the
former romantic partner of Defendant. Deputies and the medical examiner examined the body underneath
the coverings and saw a gaping puncture wound to Victim’s neck that was inconsistent with life. It was
apparent that Victim did not die as a result of the recent motor vehicle crash.

The Minnesota State Patrol assisted in this investigation and was able to reconstruct the vehicle’s collision
with the guardrails near the overpass support structure. The reconstruction determined that the vehicle left
the roadway into the grassy median approximately 100-200 yards prior to where it crashed, and that the
vehicle was traveling at approximately 105 miles per hour when it left the roadway.

Investigators determined that the registered owner of the vehicle is Victim. In the vehicle, officers located a
medical document for Victim indicating her address in Minneapolis located on the 700 block of East 16th
Street in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Also at the crash scene was a dog who was
wandering outside of the vehicle. Officers were able to determine that the canine had a microchip, which
led investigators to learn that his owner was Victim, and her current address was on 16th Street.

Investigators obtained a search warrant for Victim’s apartment, which is a small studio apartment. Upon
execution of the warrant, investigators encountered a bloody scene noting that Victim’s bed and bedding
were saturated with blood. A bloody plastic and metal object was also located in the bed. Smaller amounts
of blood were located in the apartment’s bathroom. Items commonly located in a vehicle’s trunk, such as
antifreeze and a small shovel, were located on the apartment’s only table. The butcher block in the kitchen
was missing a single steak knife from the block's slots. The missing knife was not located in the apartment.

Defendant was transported to the hospital for medical treatment and then to the sheriff’s office. Defendant
did not respond verbally to any providers or officers. Investigators subsequently learned that she has taken
a vow of silence and would prefer to communicate with sign language. Once at the sheriff’s office,
Defendant sat down on the floor, pulled her knees into her chest, lowered her head, and began to cry.
Officers obtained a search warrant for evidence collection from Defendant’s person. Defendant was
uncooperative with the collection of evidence. When officers explained that they were going to collect
evidence from her person, Defendant stood up. shut her eyes, and began feeling the floor, walls, and
furniture in the room with her eyes closed. As officers tried to guide her to a chair in the room, she became
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fingernail clippings from her, Defendant balled up her hands in an attempt to prevent access to her nails.

Officers spoke with Victim’s former spouse, who indicated that Victim was planning to have Defendant visit
her from June 21, 2024 - June 29, 2024. An airline flight tag in the crashed vehicle confirmed that
Defendant had flown to Minneapolis from Boston through Chicago on June 21, 2024. Surveillance from the
MSP airport depicted Victim’s vehicle picking up Defendant at 11:08 p.m. on June 21. Victim’s former
spouse indicated that the relationship between Victim and Defendant was sordid and emotionally
challenging.

Investigators also recovered surveillance video from the roadway outside of Victim’s apartment. On June
22, 2024 at 4:37 a.m., Victim’s vehicle is seen departing the apartment driveway and onto 16th Street. The
driver of the vehicle was wearing clothing that matches the clothing Defendant was wearing at the time of
the crash hours later. Victim’s dog was also visible and sitting on the front passenger seat. The vehicle
traveled from the apartment towards the on-ramp to Interstate 94.

An autopsy was performed on Victim and the medical examiner noted multiple sharp force injuries to
Victim’s neck and hands. Complete autopsy findings are still in process.

Defendant is presently in custody in Olmsted County. A warrant is requested to facilitate transfer of

Defendant to Hennepin County. Bail is necessary to ensure public safety and ensure Defendant’s
appearance in court, especially given the brutal nature of this crime, the attempt to conceal the crime and
tamper with evidence, the apparent attempted flight from the crime scene, and Defendant’s out of state
connections.

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SIGNATURES AND APPROVALS State of Minnesota
6/26/2024

Complainant requests that Defendant, subject to bail or conditions of release, be:

(1) arrested or that other lawful steps be taken to obtain Defendant's appearance in court; or
(2) detained, if already in custody, pending further proceedings; and that said Defendant otherwise
be dealt with according to law.
Complainant declares under penalty of perjury that everything stated in this document is true and
correct. Minn. Stat. § 358.116; Minn. R. Crim. P. 2.01, subds. 1, 2.

Complainant Chad Mager Electronically Signed:

Special Agent 06/26/2024 03:42 PM
1430 Maryland Avenue E Ramsey County, 22367
St. Paul, MN 55106
Badge: 1431

Being authorized to prosecute the offenses charged, I approve this complaint.

Prosecuting Attorney Erin Lutz Electronically Signed:

300 S 6th St 06/26/2024 03:38 PM
Minneapolis, MN 55487
(612) 348-5550

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FINDING OF PROBABLE CAUSE State of Minnesota
6/26/2024
From the above sworn facts, and any supporting affidavits or supplemental sworn testimony, I, the Issuing Officer, have
determined that probable cause exists to support, subject to bail or conditions of release where applicable, Defendant’s arrest
or other lawful steps be taken to obtain Defendant’s appearance in court, or Defendant’s detention, if already in custody,
pending further proceedings. Defendant is therefore charged with the above-stated offense(s).

SUMMONS
THEREFORE YOU, THE DEFENDANT, ARE SUMMONED to appear as directed in the Notice of Hearing before the
above-named court to answer this complaint.
IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR in response to this SUMMONS, a WARRANT FOR YOUR ARREST shall be issued.

X WARRANT
To the Sheriff of the above-named county; or other person authorized to execute this warrant: I order, in the name of the State
of Minnesota, that the Defendant be apprehended and arrested without delay and brought promptly before the court (if in
session), and if not, before a Judge or Judicial Officer of such court without unnecessary delay, and in any event not later than
36 hours after the arrest or as soon as such Judge or Judicial Officer is available to be dealt with according to law.

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ORDER OF DETENTION
Since the Defendant is already in custody, I order, subject to bail or conditions of release, that the Defendant continue to be
detained pending further proceedings.

Bail: $1,500,000.00
Conditions of Release: No Possession of Weapons; No use of drugs/alcohol; Random UAs; Make All Appearances; Remain
Law Abiding; Surrender Passport; Other: EHM

This complaint, duly subscribed and sworn to or signed under penalty of perjury, is issued by the undersigned Judicial Officer
as of the following date: June 26, 2024.

Judicial Officer Janet Poston Electronically Signed: 06/26/2024 03:49 PM

District Court Judge

Sworn testimony has been given before the Judicial Officer by the following witnesses:

COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
STATE OF MINNESOTA

State of Minnesota
Plaintiff LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER RETURN OF SERVICE
I hereby Certify and Return that I have served a copy of this Warrant
vs. upon the Defendant herein named.
Signature of Authorized Service Agent:
MARGOT G LEWIS
Defendant

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DEFENDANT FACT SHEET State of Minnesota
6/26/2024

Name: MARGOT G LEWIS

DOB: 05/20/1992
Address:

Alias Names/DOB:
SID:
Height:
Weight:
Eye Color:
Hair Color:
Gender: UNKNOWN -
Race: White
Fingerprints Required per Statute: Yes
Fingerprint match to Criminal History Record: No
Driver's License #:
SILS Person ID #:
SILS Tracking No.
Alcohol Concentration:

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STATUTE AND OFFENSE GRID State of Minnesota
6/26/2024
Cnt Statute Offense Statute Nbrs and Descriptions Offense MOC GOC Controlling Case
Nbr Type Date(s) Level Agencies Numbers

1 Charge 6/21/2024 609.19.1(1) Felony H2832 MNBCA0000 24169939

Murder - 2nd Degree - With Intent-Not
Premeditated
Penalty 6/21/2024 609.19.1 Felony H2832 MNBCA0000 24169939
Murder - 2nd Degree
Penalty 6/21/2024 609.11.4 Felony H2832 MNBCA0000 24169939
Minimum Sentences of
Imprisonment-Use Dangerous Weapon

2 Charge 6/21/2024 609.19.2(1) Felony H2832 MNBCA0000 24169939

Murder - 2nd Degree - Without Intent -
While Committing a Felony
Penalty 6/21/2024 609.11.4 Felony H2832 MNBCA0000 24169939
Minimum Sentences of
Imprisonment-Use Dangerous Weapon
Penalty 6/21/2024 609.19.2(1) Felony H2832 MNBCA0000 24169939
Murder - 2nd Degree - Without Intent -
While Committing a Felony