Bethany Anne Bernatsky, 46, was killed on October 7, 2021, in a cabin at the Cozy Bay Resort on Lake Edward near Nisswa, Minnesota. Multiple gunshots were reported late that night; law enforcement found Bernatsky with multiple gunshot wounds. She had recently moved to the area and was staying at the resort for the winter.

Authorities arrested 29-year-old Cameron Jay Moser of Brainerd near the scene. He was carrying a rifle and a handgun and was taken into custody after a nearly two-hour negotiation in which he agreed to put down his weapons. Moser was charged with second-degree intentional murder and held on $1 million bail; his next court appearance was scheduled for October 20, 2021. Investigators say the shooting may have been a case of mistaken identity — Moser allegedly was looking for a former girlfriend who relatives say resembles Bernatsky in body structure, height, and hair color.

Bernatsky was known in the Brainerd lakes area for her dressage horse training and gentle approach. Does anyone who knew Bethany or was in the Cozy Bay Resort area that night have information to share?