A 39-year-old man has been convicted of second-degree murder for killing his 16-year-old son. The verdict was returned after a three-week trial, during which the man represented himself. His son's remains were recovered after weeks of searching, with an autopsy indicating evidence of decapitation by knife.

The man was charged in connection with his son's death, which occurred after the son was last seen by his mother. Further details about the case are available, including the events surrounding the son's disappearance and the investigation that followed.

The conviction has been welcomed by the Anoka County Attorney, who praised the collaborative effort that led to the verdict.