MINNEAPOLIS — September 2025 — Authorities have identified the two women killed in a devastating crash Thursday morning as 25-year-old Marisa Casebolt and 25-year-old Liberty Borg, both of Minneapolis. The two friends tragically lost their lives after their vehicle was struck by a carjacking suspect fleeing law enforcement.
The Crash
According to the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD), officers were pursuing a stolen vehicle involved in an armed carjacking earlier that morning. During the chase, the suspect’s vehicle sped through an intersection and collided with the car carrying Marisa and Liberty. The impact was catastrophic, leaving both women with fatal injuries. They were pronounced dead at the scene.
The suspect, whose identity has not yet been released, was taken into custody following the crash. MPD confirmed that charges are pending as the investigation unfolds.
Remembering Marisa and Liberty
Both women, just 25 years old, were described by loved ones as vibrant, kind-hearted, and full of life. Friends say Marisa Casebolt was known for her adventurous spirit, love for people, and ability to make everyone around her feel seen and appreciated. Liberty Borg, a devoted young mother, was remembered as selfless and compassionate, with her greatest joy found in raising her children.
The sudden loss of Marisa and Liberty has left their families shattered and their community grieving. Social media has been flooded with tributes, prayers, and messages of heartbreak from friends, colleagues, and loved ones.
Community Reaction
The tragedy has reignited conversations about high-speed pursuits and public safety. Community members expressed frustration over the senseless circumstances that led to the deaths of two innocent women. “This should never have happened,” one resident said. “Two lives were stolen because of one person’s reckless actions.”
City leaders extended condolences to the victims’ families and pledged full transparency as the investigation continues. Vigils are already being planned to honor the memory of Marisa and Liberty, bringing together those mourning their loss.
An Unimaginable Loss
For their families, the heartbreak is immeasurable. Both women were at the very start of adulthood, with bright futures ahead of them, tragically cut short. Liberty leaves behind a young son, now facing life without his mother. Marisa’s family described her as their “bright light,” whose laughter and love will be deeply missed.
Moving Forward
The Minneapolis Police Department has confirmed that the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office will review the case to determine appropriate charges against the fleeing suspect. Investigators continue to piece together the events leading up to the fatal crash.
As the community grieves, the names Marisa Casebolt and Liberty Borg will be remembered not for how they died, but for how they lived—two young women full of kindness, love, and potential, taken far too soon.
Rest in peace, Marisa and Liberty. You will never be forgotten.
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