Lead Detective Turned Girlfriend’s Death Into a Crime: Defense

The defense delivered its closing argument Friday in the murder trial against Cooper Ouellette, accused of killing his 17-year-old girlfriend, Sophie Ringquist, during a ride home from a party in May 2023. His attorneys accused the lead detective of botching the investigation, including failing to obtain timely alcohol testing and relying on questionable evidence. The defense further questioned witness credibility and argued the detective turned what should have been treated as a tragic accident into a crime.

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