Lois Riess

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Lois Ann Riess (née Witte; born February 28, 1962) is an American murderer and former fugitive. She gained nationwide notoriety in 2018 after being charged with the murder of her husband in Minnesota and a woman in Florida, resulting in a United States-wide manhunt. The media nicknamed her the "Killer Grandma" and "Losing Streak Lois." Riess' case made headlines due to its shocking details and her ability to elude law enforcement for weeks. After leaving Minnesota, Riess went to Florida, where she was accused of becoming friends with Pamela Hutchinson, a woman who resembled her physically. Riess killed Hutchinson to try to assume her identity in order to avoid the police as well. With Hutchinson's identification and credit cards, she moved from state to state until being caught in April 2018 on South Padre Island, Texas. Riess was convicted of both counts of murder and was sentenced to 2 life terms in prison (one for killing her husband, and one for killing Pamela Hutchinson) with no parole. And has been serving two life terms at Minnesota Correctional Facility – Shakopee since 11 August 2020. The case has been featured in documentaries, podcasts, and widespread media coverage, with discussions focusing on identity theft, crimes against the elderly, and the difficulties involved in tracking fugitives.