Man convicted of 1st-degree murder for death of Richfield woman who rejected his romantic advances

A man accused of killing a woman who rejected his advances to begin a romantic relationship has been convicted of first-degree murder.

Jose Luis Lopez Xique, 27, was found guilty in court of first-degree premeditated murder, second-degree intentional murder, and harassment with a dangerous weapon in connection with the 2025 murder of Kayli Arseth.

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A first-degree murder conviction carries a mandatory life sentence in the state of Minnesota, without the possibility of parole.

Xique is believed to have killed Arseth after she continually rejected his advances to begin a romantic relationship.

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