Jose Lopez Xique

Jose Luis Lopez Xique, 27, was convicted of first-degree premeditated murder and second-degree intentional murder.

Kayli Arseth

Kayli Arseth, 22, was murdered after rejecting Lopez Xique's romantic advances on Snapchat.

June 16, 2025

On June 16, 2025, Arseth told Lopez Xique she wasn't ready for a relationship on Snapchat.

Snapchat messages

Arseth and Lopez Xique had 'best friend' badges and a streak that ended before her death.

Rejection message

Arseth said she didn't have enough mental capacity for a relationship and was overwhelmed with family responsibilities.

Lopez Xique's response

Lopez Xique replied he was confused and wanted to be there for her but felt she was looking for something different.

Murder scene

Arseth was found face down in blood with a gunshot wound to her head after Lopez Xique entered her home.

Jury verdict

A Hennepin County jury convicted Lopez Xique of first-degree premeditated murder and second-degree intentional murder.

Mandatory sentence

Lopez Xique will serve life in prison without parole after the first-degree murder conviction.

Hennepin County Attorney

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty called it a 'rejection killing' where Lopez Xique refused to accept Kayli's rejection.

Lopez Xique's actions

Lopez Xique bought things for Arseth during 'shopping trips' but the relationship was not romantic or sexual.

Lopez Xique's phone

Lopez Xique's phone showed he was at Arseth's apartment building from 3:38 p.m. to 4:49 p.m. on June 16.

Neighbor's account

Arseth's neighbor heard Lopez Xique scream 'How could you do this to me' before leaving the apartment.

“How could you do this to me”

Sentence date

Lopez Xique is scheduled to be sentenced on October 15, 2026.

Arseth's background

Arseth was a behavioral technician for children with special needs who loved music and art.