Judge Moves Up Sentencing for Shawnee Krall After Refusal to Cooperate in Murder Case

Dickinson, ND — Shawnee Krall, who was found guilty in the murder of Alice Queirolo, is facing an expedited sentencing originally set for February 2025. District Court Judge Stacy Louser moved the date up to September 30 after Krall refused to cooperate with compulsory pre-sentencing investigations. Following a jury trial that concluded on August 2, Krall continually resisted participating in the presentence investigation, crucial for assessing sentencing recommendations. This defiance prompted Parole and Probation Officer Kayla Haugeberg to inform the court of Krall’s noncompliance, noting his refusal to sign necessary information release forms. During a … Read more

Judge Orders Change of Venue for Shawnee Krall Murder Trial Amidst Publicity and Evidence Controversy

MINOT, ND – Shawnee Krall, who was set to stand trial for the murder of his former roommate Alice Quierolo, will now face a change of venue due to the extensive publicity surrounding the case. After two days of jury selection in Minot, the judge made the decision to move the trial elsewhere. The change was prompted by concerns over potential bias from the local media coverage. In 2020, police discovered Quierolo’s body in a car that was reportedly stored on an acquaintance’s property by Krall. However, the car and the body were excluded as … Read more