Background: News footage of the scene where Allen Michael Alberts crashed his pickup truck on May 2 (WDAY). Inset (left): Allen Michael Alberts (Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office). Inset (right): Nichole Shoultz (Facebook).
In a troubling turn of events in Minnesota, a man now finds himself facing serious charges after a tragic incident involving his girlfriend. Allen Michael Alberts, 33, has been charged with second-degree manslaughter following the unfortunate death of his 40-year-old girlfriend, Nichole Shoultz. This case has drawn significant attention, with local news outlet DL-Online.com shedding light on the sequence of events leading to this charge.
The incident unfolded during the early hours of May 2, as the couple headed home after spending time at a bar. According to court documents, while Alberts was driving his pickup truck with Shoultz as a passenger, a heated argument erupted between them, escalating to a physical confrontation. The situation took a dramatic turn when Alberts pulled over and exited the vehicle.
In a bid to leave, Shoultz took control of the truck and drove off, only to crash the vehicle about half a mile away from their shared residence. The crash resulted in Shoultz being ejected from the vehicle, landing in a nearby field. Alberts claimed that he initially struggled to locate her, prompting him to return home temporarily.
After retrieving his car, Alberts returned to the crash site, where he eventually found Shoultz in an unresponsive state. However, rather than immediately seeking medical help, he reportedly attempted to revive her by bringing her back to their home and placing her in a bathtub. It was only after nearly three hours that he sought assistance, calling his mother to help move Shoultz to a couch, where she ultimately stopped breathing.
This incident is further complicated by the existence of a no-contact order against Alberts due to an earlier altercation on March 1, during which he allegedly strangled Shoultz. It is believed that his reluctance to call 911 stemmed from fears of repercussions for breaching this order, a factor that potentially contributed to the tragic outcome.
According to court documents, Alberts had a no-contact order against him after a March 1 incident during which he allegedly strangled Shoultz. Police said Alberts did not call 911 after finding Shoultz because he had violated that order.
By the time Alberts brought Shoultz to the hospital, she was dead.
Alberts was charged with violating a no-contact order and second-degree manslaughter. He is currently in custody at the Otter Tail County Detention Center, where he is being held on a $500,000 bond. His next court date is scheduled for May 18.
