Crime & Safety

VIDEO– Dakota County Attorney Describes Apple Valley Murder Charges

County Attorney James Backstrom outlined charges against Roger Earl Holland of Apple Valley in the March 7 death of his pregnant wife at a press conference Monday, March 11.

Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom said Monday afternoon that the March 7 death of Margorie Ann Holland, 37, is "hard to believe."

"It's an extremely sad and tragic event for a mother and her unborn child to die allegedly at the hands of her husband and the child's father," Backstrom said at a press conference after charges were filed against Roger Earl Holland, 36, of Apple Valley.

A criminal complaint filed Monday alleges Roger Holland strangled his wife to death, and then staged a scene to make it appear she had fallen down the stairs.

Find out what's happening in Apple Valley-Rosemountwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Roger Holland was charged with two counts of second-degree intentional murder. Backstrom said he will bring an indictment for first-degree premeditated murder before a grand jury.

Find out what's happening in Apple Valley-Rosemountwith free, real-time updates from Patch.


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com.