Vance Boelter, the man who impersonated a police officer and killed former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, has been sentenced to two life sentences followed by 40 years in prison. This sentence ensures that Boelter will spend the rest of his life behind bars without the possibility of parole. Boelter pleaded guilty in June as part of a deal to avoid the death penalty, and he apologized for his actions before the sentencing. He expressed remorse for the pain and loss he caused, saying he was truly sorry for his actions. The sentencing was a difficult day for the Hortmans' family and friends, who shared emotional testimonies about the impact of the crime. The couple's children, Colin and Sophie, spoke about the pain of losing their parents, with Colin mentioning that he never got to dance with his mom at his wedding. State Sen. John Hoffman, who was shot nine times by Boelter, also spoke at the sentencing, saying that the defendant's sentence would be finite, but the impact of his actions would be felt forever. Prosecutors revealed that Boelter had closely followed the balance of power in the Minnesota Legislature and had targeted Democrats in an attempt to shift the balance of power. Boelter's actions were widely condemned as politically motivated, but House DFL leader Zack Stephenson said that the attacks had failed to weaken the party. The sentence brings some resolution to the case, but the impact of the crime will continue to be felt by the victims' families and the community.