On June 23, West told the female witness a little of what he said he knew about Balsimos fate. [1] Basciano was born in Readers can contact Olsen at 218-723-5333 or tolsen@duluthnews.com. Warning: This report contains details that some may find disturbing. He said testimonies vary even on where it happened at the Palace Bar in Superior or at a Kwik Trip or Holiday gas station in Duluth and the nature of Sanigars injuries. Dismembered man: The Lake Superior shoreline is shown in a 2003 file photo taken from the Grand Portage Indian Reservation, located near the Minnesota-Canadian border. WebRichard Anthony Balsimo Birth 20 Aug 1922 Death 7 Sep 1970 (aged 48) Burial Fort Snelling National Cemetery Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA Plot Section N, Site Getting in the Garden Groove with John Schroeder, 2021 data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Sauk Rapids Teen Facing Charges in Fatal Hit and Run, Rough Water On Lake Superior in Duluth [LIVE VIDEO], Death of Waite Park Woman Ruled A Homicide, Woman Killed, Five People Arrested in Brooklyn Park Shooting, This Film On Surfing Lake Superior Is Racking Up The Awards In 2022, Four Years Ago Duluth Experienced Some of the Biggest Waves Ever, Check Out This Floating House Up For Sale Soon in Duluth, St. The man Balsimo was last seen with, according to his family, was arrested on unrelated charges June 24 in Douglas County, Wisconsin. The fisherman also noted that the buckets were likely heavy, as West strained while lifting them, one at a time. Robert Thomas West is charged with being an accomplice to felony murder after the remains of 34-year-old Richard Anthony Balsimo of St. Paul were found. valuables into Lake Superior was We see that you have javascript disabled. The witness and West caravanned in separate vehicles to Grand Portage. Remains of a man missing since June were found in Lake Superior late last week and another man has been charged in connection. The Midwest Medical Examiners Office says 34-year-old Richard Anthony Balsimo died of homicidal violence. West answered, ya with a dead body in the back., The next day, June 23, the witness overheard a conversation about three buckets, then West told her that Balsimos body was chopped up in a camper. A third suspect faces charges in connection with the fatal shooting and dismemberment of a St. Paul man whose remains were found in Lake Superior.