A Minnesota Man has been arrested after authorities say he brutally beat his ex-wife in front of their five young children, resulting in her death.
Anders Odegaard, 31, has been charged with the second-degree murder of his former wife, Carissa Odegaard, PEOPLE confirms. He is being held on $2.5 million bond.
The documents allege that when the deputy entered Odegaard’s home, they found him wearing nothing but a pair of boxer briefs and had blood on his face and hair. “I don’t feel right,” he allegedly told the officer.
The deputy then saw 31-year-old Carissa Odegaard lying in the doorway in a pool of blood. She was rushed to the hospital. She was pronounced brain dead on Wednesday.
Carissa Odegaard.Go Fund Me
The documents state that the 9-year-old told officers that he believed that his father had beaten his mother with a knife or spatula. The 8-year-old allegedly said that Anders had beaten Carissa to the floor and was “on top of her choking her.” The documents also allege that the couple’s 2-year-old child was too “traumatized” to respond to authorities' questions.
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Anders Odegaard.Marshall County Sheriff
Police believe that the altercation began when Anders Odegaard refused to allow Carissa to take their kids to church.
PEOPLE confirms that Anders Odegaard works as an attorney. According to the Minnesota Bar, his license was valid and there were no complaints against him before this week.
Odegaard has not yet posted bond. He has not yet entered a plea and court documents do not reflect an attorney authorized to speak on his behalf.
AGoFundMehas been created to cover funeral expenses for Carissa.
source: people.com
