Woman From White Earth Charged With Murder

A woman from rural White Earth has been charged with 3rd degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.  46-year-old Carol Jean Nelson was charged on Friday, August 25.  According to police, 35-year-old Jude Duane Beauchamp JR of rural White Earth was found dead on March 13. The medical examiner determined the cause of death was fentanyl toxicity.  During the investigation, it was determined that shortly before his death, Nelson sold him fentanyl, which ultimately led to his death.

No other information has been released from the White Earth Police Department regarding the case at this time.