(Moorhead, MN) The man accused of killing his mother in Moorhead last December has now been indicted on several charges. Clay County Attorney Brian Melton tells WDAY Radio that James Diawo Kollie was originally charged with 2nd degree murder with intent, but a Grand Jury Wednesday brought back an indictment for first degree murder with premeditation and second degree murder
James Kollie Jr. faces 40 years in prison if convicted. Just days before the killing, he told his mother he was “ready to take your life,” a criminal complaint alleged.