33-633: Ertl may refer to: People [ edit ] Alayna Ertl (2010–2016), kidnapping and murder victim Fritz Ertl [ de ] (1908-1982), Austrian architect, Bauhaus graduate who helped design the Auschwitz concentration camp ; SS member Gerhard Ertl (born 1936), the 2007 winner of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry Hans Ertl (cameraman) (1908–2000), German cameraman active during
66-496: A cousin of Matt Ertl — Alayna's father — Anderson had been friends with the Ertl family for years before the murder. She described Anderson as playing on Matt's softball team every Friday and spending the night at the Ertl residence regularly. Anderson and Matt also worked together at the company Vannguard Utility Partners. Their job was to find and mark underground utility lines. On August 19, 2016, Anderson played softball with Matt in
99-530: A dead body, kidnapping, and motor vehicle theft. Anderson pled not guilty. Anderson's bail was set at $ 1 million with conditions and $ 2 million without conditions. In a motion to dismiss the indictment, Anderson's attorney argued that there was insufficient probable cause for the arrest since the information was obtained after Anderson invoked his fifth amendment right to remain silent . Judge Jana Austad ruled in May that investigators improperly questioned Anderson. As
132-437: A household in the city was $ 45,384, and the median income for a family was $ 53,566. Males had a median income of $ 41,057 versus $ 25,854 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 19,229. About 4.2% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 4.8% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over. The City Council of Monticello consists of the mayor and four councilmembers, with
165-756: A municipality in the Amstetten district of Austria See also [ edit ] Ertel (disambiguation) Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Ertl . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ertl&oldid=1223962755 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Disambiguation pages with surname-holder lists German-language surnames Surnames of Austrian origin Hidden categories: Short description
198-429: A result, Anderson's first statement to police, the fact he knew Alayna was in the swamp, and the fact he led officers to her body was deemed inadmissible. Another motion was filed to make the details of Alayna's discovery, including clothing and personal effects in her vicinity, inadmissible for the same reason. The prosecution argued that the information would have been obtained independent of Anderson's statement due to
231-477: A townhouse with his mother in Monticello, Minnesota . According to court documents released by Wright County in 2016, in the summer of 2006, one of Anderson's neighbors reported to authorities that he was leaving love notes on her car. They were stated to include compliments on the woman's appearance and a phone number to call if she was interested in dating him. In December, court documents describe Anderson going to
264-822: Is a city next to the Mississippi River in Wright County , Minnesota , United States. The population was 14,455 at the 2020 census . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 8.94 square miles (23.15 km ), all land. The city's latitude is 45.305 degrees North and its longitude is 93.793 degrees West. Its elevation is 922 feet. Monticello is in the Central time zone. Monticello has an extensive parks and pathway system, including 28 city-owned parks and miles of winding trails. Lake Maria State Park , Montissippi Regional Park and
297-427: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Murder of Alayna Ertl Alayna Jeanne Ertl was a 5-year-old girl from Watkins, Minnesota who was murdered after being kidnapped from her home on August 20, 2016. She was last seen alive at 2 a.m. Central Daylight Time and discovered missing 6 hours later. Following an investigation by local authorities and
330-452: The Halloween of the same year of Alayna's disappearance, Kayla Ertl hosted a public event that doubled as a celebration of Alayna's birthday. This event would later be repeated annually and inspire the creation of the "Sharing Alayna Ertl's Love" charity. The charity collects donations during the annual Halloween party, typically in the form of toys or money, and then distributes them throughout
363-527: The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) she was found deceased at Wilderness Park in Cass County . The perpetrator was Zachary Todd Anderson. He pled guilty to first-degree murder while committing criminal sexual conduct and was sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole . Anderson was born on ( 1990-11-26 ) November 26, 1990. In May 2006, Anderson (then aged 15) lived in
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#1732856153528396-486: The 1930s Hans Ertl (ice hockey) (1909– ?), Austrian ice hockey player Harald Ertl (1948–1982), Austrian motorsport journalist and driver Johannes Ertl (born 1982), Austrian football player Josef Ertl (1925–2000), German politician Monika Ertl (1937–1973), German-born guerrilla fighter in Bolivia Other uses [ edit ] Ertl Company , an American toy maker Ertl, Lower Austria ,
429-683: The Bertram Chain of Lakes. The Bertram Chain includes four lakes and acres of undisturbed shoreline, natural habitat, and oak forest, 812 of which are open for public enjoyment. It provides users access to 4 miles of hiking trails, 10 miles of single-track mountain biking trails, beach at Bertram Lake for swimming, and carry-in access to Long Lake, which allow the opportunity to paddle Long, Mud and First Lakes. Winter activities include fat-biking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. Summer activities include paddleboard classes, canoeing excursions, kids fishing programs, and guided moonlight hiking. Monticello
462-621: The Ertl residence. On the same day, a candle-lit vigil was held with hundreds of attendees at the St. Anthony Church of Watkins. Alayna was buried at St. Anthony on August 26 after a two-day visitation period at the Ertl Funeral Home. On September 10, 2023, as part of a two-year collaboration between various businesses, a life-size statue of Alayna Ertl was erected in McCarthy Park in Watkins. On
495-732: The Harry Larsen Memorial Park are three of the largest. At Swan Park, each winter between December and March, as many as 2,700 trumpeter swans nest near Mississippi Drive in Monticello, as the Mississippi River is heated from warm water discharged by the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant . The City of Monticello and Wright County partnered and acquired 1,200 acres of open space in Wright County, known as
528-633: The Redmen and are now the Magic. As of the census of 2010, there were 12,759 people, 4,693 households, and 3,164 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,427.2 inhabitants per square mile (551.0/km ). There were 4,973 housing units at an average density of 556.3 per square mile (214.8/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 92.6% White , 1.5% African American , 0.5% Native American , 1.0% Asian , 2.3% from other races , and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.4% of
561-462: The area. Two pairs of officers responded. One pair went to the cabin and found the Sierra in a nearby ravine, court documents alleging that Anderson parked it there to conceal it. When they searched the cabin, they found a 20-gauge shotgun , appropriate ammunition, and a suicide note . The other pair alongside a K-9 followed footsteps outside the cabin that led into the woods. At 4:30 p.m. Anderson
594-483: The evening. The two later returned to the Ertl residence where they spoke until 4 a.m. on August 20 as Matt went to bed. At 2 a.m., Alayna was put to bed by her mother, Kayla Ertl. At 8 a.m., both parents discovered that Alayna, Anderson, and Matt's 2002 GMC Sierra were missing. The parents filed a missing persons report with the Meeker County Sheriff's office two hours later. Following
627-680: The most we can do under the law." On March 2, 2018, Anderson pled guilty to one count of first-degree murder while committing criminal sexual conduct with the remaining counts dismissed. Anderson was then sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole, the minimum sentence for the crime in Minnesota . As part of the guilty plea, Anderson was asked questions in court about the crime, where he admitted to kidnapping Alayna, sexually assaulting her, and then "leaving her for dead in Cass County". Victim impact statements from Alayna's family were read
660-454: The neighbor's home and demanding the woman have sex with him, and after being repeatedly denied, he fled once the woman's boyfriend went to the door. In June 2007, Anderson broke into the woman's home by removing a window screen and then stole the woman's cell phone. As a result, he was charged with first-degree burglary and theft , and later pled guilty to third-degree burglary with a sentence of mandatory community service . According to
693-554: The next twenty years. According to Monticello's 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), its top employers are: * denotes tied ranks Monticello is in the Monticello School District . Parts of nearby Monticello Township are in St. Michael-Albertville Schools . Monticello High School is Wright County's third-largest school, with an estimated attendance of 1,314. The school's athletic teams were formerly known as
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#1732856153528726-441: The population. There were 4,693 households, of which 43.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.6% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
759-418: The report, the sheriff's office canvassed the Watkins area without success. The BCA then joined the investigation, canvassed a larger area, and reviewed security camera footage from local businesses, none of which bore progress. An amber alert was issued for Alayna at 1:30 p.m. While searching, authorities traced the Sierra by tracking a cell phone that Matt left inside it. It was determined that Anderson
792-517: The resources deployed in the area, such as the K-9 and a helicopter with infrared radar. Judge Austad did not grant that motion. According to the prosecutor assigned to the case, Benjamin Lindstrom, the state aimed for the maximum punishment of life imprisonment without release, stating "If people are going to hurt our kids, we will do everything we can by law to make it right. This doesn’t make it right but it’s
825-529: The same day. Lindstrom commented that he was surprised Anderson took the plea since there was no incentive to do so, claiming that if the case went to jury trial the result would have been the same. A GoFundMe page was launched on August 21, 2016, to raise money for Alayna's family to help with memorial expenses. The goal was set at $ 10,000. Roughly $ 14,000 was raised in eight hours, and it would exceed $ 40,000 two days later. On August 23, 2016, community members placed angel figurines and flowers in front of
858-430: The school to be closed for the rest of the school year. As a result, middle school and high school students had to share usage of the high school building on an alternate-day schedule. The school year did not get extended, and the clean-up was completed in time for the 2006–07 school year. [1] [2] In anticipation of rapid population growth , Monticello created a comprehensive growth plan in 1996. A new high school
891-512: The year to sick children and families in need. The charity has reportedly donated to the St. Cloud Hospital and a Litchfield family who had experienced a loss near the time of the donation. The Halloween party is funded through a separate memorial all-terrain vehicle run event that is based out of a tavern in Forest City . Monticello, Minnesota Monticello ( / ˌ m ɒ n t ɪ ˈ s ɛ l oʊ / MON -tiss- EL -oh )
924-538: Was platted in 1854. A post office has been in operation at Monticello since 1855. Monticello was incorporated in 1856. The nearby village of Moritzious merged with Monticello in 1891. In 1971, the Monticello Nuclear Plant began operation. In May 2006, the Monticello Middle School had an electrical fire from the large amount of rain settling on the roof. The smoke damage to the school caused
957-409: Was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.23. The median age in the city was 31.4 years. 30.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 33.3% were from 25 to 44; 18.7% were from 45 to 64; and 9.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 7,868 people, the median income for
990-437: Was constructed in 1999. A new highway interchange was completed in 2006 on the east end of town, allowing residents full access to Interstate 94 from Wright County Road 18. Since 2002, many retail outlets have been constructed. This planned growth has also brought new auto dealerships, hotels, and industrial development. A 2004 annexation agreement with Monticello Township is expected to help sustain Monticello's growth for
1023-434: Was found standing knee-deep in a swamp with a cut on his left wrist. He was unarmed and did not resist arrest. When asked where Alayna was, he indicated he did not know and that he did not want to talk. When pressured further, he admitted that Alayna was in the swamp and led officers to her body at 6:02 p.m. Alayna's body was found unclothed and submerged in water roughly 80 miles (130 km) away from Watkins. She
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1056-700: Was in Todd County from 6:30 a.m. until 9 a.m., at which point the cell phone was turned off. Anderson was also spotted at a convenience store in Browerville at 8:30 a.m., seemingly alone. According to court documents, at roughly 2 p.m. the Cass County Sheriff's office received a tip from a caller claiming to be Anderson's father. They reported that Anderson asked to use their family's cabin in Motley , and then permitted authorities to search
1089-414: Was pronounced dead on scene, and Anderson was charged and booked into Crow Wing County jail. Alayna's autopsy revealed her cause of death was strangulation and blunt force trauma with evidence of sexual assault . On October 25, 2017, Anderson was indicted by a grand jury on 19 charges including first and second-degree murder, first and second-degree criminal sexual conduct, interference with
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