Minneapolis Man Receives Probation for Aiding in Hiding Deceased Individual
A Minneapolis man, Christopher Hawkins, received probation and a stayed prison sentence for his role in hiding a body. He admitted to assisting Josephine Powers in moving and concealing the remains of Michael Riccio in a shed at his Minneapolis…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 14, 2026 —
Christopher Hawkins, a Minneapolis resident, has been placed on probation and received a stayed prison sentence for his involvement in concealing the remains of Michael Riccio. Hawkins admitted to assisting Josephine Powers in the movement and concealment of Riccio’s body.
The incident occurred in July 2024, when Hawkins allowed Powers to move and hide the body of Michael Riccio in a shed located at his Minneapolis residence. The remains were subsequently discovered at this location.
Josephine Powers, who was involved in the death of Michael Riccio, has already been sentenced. Powers received a prison term exceeding 21 years for fatally shooting Riccio. The specific details surrounding the shooting and the subsequent concealment of the body, beyond Hawkins’ admission to assisting Powers, were not detailed in the provided information. The exact nature of Hawkins’ role and the timeline of events following the discovery of the body were not specified.
Story summarized from the original created by Sabrina Salguero Del Cid on kstp.com, see more information here.
