The Brief Vance Boelter, already convicted in federal court of killing Melissa and Mark Hortman and trying to kill Sen. John Hoffman and his family, faced new state murder charges Monday in Hennepin County. Boelter spoke at length in court about conspiracies, religious freedom, and health issues related to solitary confinement. The case did not move forward Monday, and the defendant remains in jail until the judge reviews written arguments from both sides. A convicted assassin faces a new round of charges in Hennepin County court, bringing more pain for the families of his victims and renewed debate about justice in Minnesota. What's next:The defendant did not enter a plea Monday and will remain in Hennepin County jail for now, but that could change.