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Brian Freeman Formally Charged in Brutal Blue Earth Home Invasion

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Seven felony counts.

That's what Brian Freeman is facing for allegedly killing one person and wounding three others during a home invasion.

At Wednesday's court hearing, officials released further details of how jealousy allegedly turned into murder.

"When we stepped into the house, the crime scene was like a nightmare," said Chief Tom Fletcher of the Blue Earth Police Department.

Fletcher is talking about the aftermath Brian Freeman allegedly left behind at 414 East 4th Street.

In the criminal complaint presented before the court, authorities say Christopher Fulmer, the deceased victim, told the landlord prior to the attack that he had been having "jealous husband problems."

The complaint goes on to say that Fulmer was "dating a married woman who was not divorced yet and her husband was jealous."

After the hearing, Freeman's public defender described his clients demeanor.

"Humble, polite, nervous, obviously very concerned about these extremely-serious charges against him," said William Grogin, Freeman's public defender.

Some law enforcement personnel who responded to the residence say the house contained the worst crime scene they have ever come across in their entire career.

"This has got to be the most horrific crime scene that I have ever scene," said Sheriff Mike Gormley of Faribault County.

The complaint says Freeman told investigators he struck Fulmer in the back of the head several times with a hammer and said others "got caught in the crossfire."

"We did get a confession...to the homicide," said Gormley.

The criminal complaint says all three females hurt during the altercation suffered life threatening injuries.

"This is probably the most serious crime we've ever scene, I mean this is just a terrible, terrible event," said Troy Timmerman, Faribault County attorney.

Right now, the investigation is still ongoing.

Brian Freeman is due back in court on March 5th. His bail has been set at $2 million. Freeman's public defender says he will try to reduce that amount.