FARGO (KFGO) - Arthur Kollie, the man found guilty in September of murdering 14-year-old Jupiter Paulsen in June of last year, was sentenced to life i.
Arthur Prince Kollie faces up to life in prison without parole, but that maximum sentence could be lowered to 15 years if the murder conviction is vacated.
The defense is expected to argue Arthur Kollie is not criminally responsible for the death of Jupiter Paulsen. Prosecutors are likely to suggest he lied about having a mental illness to avoid punishment.
Public defender Eric Baumann is expected to tell jurors that Arthur Kollie lacks criminal responsibility for the alleged attack, according to court documents. The defense’s strategy has not been publicly disclosed, but Kollie has previously said in court that an alter ego named Prince sometimes takes over for him.
Arthur Kollie said he wanted to represent himself against charges that alleged he stabbed and robbed 14-year-old Jupiter Paulsen. Now, he is slated to move forward with his defense attorney.