Olmsted County Drops Charges Against Iowa Woman in Body Case

BREAKING: Olmsted County officials have just announced the dismissal of charges against Margot Lewis, the Iowa woman previously linked to a shocking case involving a dead body found in her vehicle. This decision follows Lewis’s conviction for second-degree murder in Hennepin County related to the death of Liara Tsai, a Minneapolis woman.

On September 22, 2025, Lewis was found guilty of murdering Tsai, whose body was discovered in the backseat of Lewis’s car after a crash on June 22, 2024, at the intersection of Interstate 90 and Minnesota Highway 42, near Eyota. An investigation revealed that Tsai was fatally stabbed in her apartment in June 2024, and Lewis was transporting her body when the vehicle accident occurred.

In a statement released on November 21, 2025, Olmsted County Attorney Michael Walters explained the rationale behind dropping the charges: “Because justice has been achieved in the Hennepin County case, we have determined that it is in the public interest to dismiss the additional Olmsted County charge. We commend our law enforcement and prosecution colleagues across multiple jurisdictions for their admirable work in this case.”

The implications of this decision are significant, as it highlights the complexity and collaboration required in multi-jurisdictional homicide investigations. With Lewis already facing a severe sentence in Hennepin County, authorities deem the additional charges unnecessary. This development raises questions about the judicial process and the treatment of such serious offenses.

As the case unfolds, many are left wondering what this means for the community and the ongoing discussion about crime and justice in Minnesota. The tragic loss of Tsai has sent shockwaves through the area, emphasizing the urgent need for safety and vigilance.

Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.