A New Richmond man was sentenced for the murder of his wife on Friday.
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Gordon Charles Laakso, 71, was sentenced to 20 years, 14 of which he’ll serve in prison, followed by six years of extended supervision. He was given credit for 278 days already served.
Authorities conducted a welfare check on Mary Laakso after receiving a report of a domestic disturbance.
When police got to the Laakso home, they found Gordon Laakso but not Mary. Her body was later found in rural Polk County.
If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, several resources are available to offer help. For immediate help, contact:
The National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233.
Minnesota Day One at 866-223-1111.
The Women’s Advocates crisis line at 651-227-8284.
More than 12 million people just in the U.S. are affected by domestic violence every year, according to the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
The organizations listed above can help connect victims to resources like safe shelter, advocacy, legal help and support groups.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline also offers tips for identifying abuse and supporting victims of abuse. CLICK HERE to see those.
Other organizations that can help include:
Violence Free Minnesota at 651-646-6177 or 800-289-6177.
STANDPOINT(formerly the Battered Women’s Legal Advocacy Project) at 612-343-9842.
Mending the Sacred Hoop at 888-305-1650.
Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault at 612-209-9993.
Minnesota also has a list of many other resources for victims of crimes that can be found HERE.
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