Arrest Made In Connection With Woman’s Suspicious Death at Wabasha County Campground

Wabasha, MN (KROC-AM News)- Authorities have made an arrest in connection to a death last Summer at a southeast Minnesota campground. 

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The Wabasha County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a sudden death at Mac's Park Place, which is about 5 miles northeast of Oronoco along Lake Zumbro, near the RPU hydroelectric dam on August 31.

At the time, law enforcement indicated the woman’s death was suspicious. Officials identified the deceased as 63-year-old Barbara McBride-Law of Lakeville, MN. 

A news release issued in early September said she was found dead in a camper. 

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Wabasha County Sheriff's Office Arrests Madison, MN Man In Connection With Campground Death

On Friday the Wabasha County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 69-year-old Stanley Alan Munstermann. 

The Madison, MN man was arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder with intent, second-degree murder without intent-while committing a felony, and first-degree manslaughter. 

Wabasha County Jail records indicate Munstermann was booked into jail on Thursday. 

Medical Examiner's Ruling on Cause and Manor of Death

The medical examiner determined McBride-Law died from “homicidal violence” and classified her manner of death as a homicide, a news release issued on Friday by the Wabasha County Sheriff’s Office says. 

Munstermann is scheduled to make his first court appearance on Monday morning.