Student says window broken in Anita Knutson's apartment

MINOT, N.D. (AP) A Minot State University student who lived in the apartment across from Anita Knutson says he saw a broken window in her apartment.

Matt Murphy says he often parks his bike in a rack next to Knutson's bedroom window. He says he went to get his bicycle at noon Monday and noticed a broken window, with glass on the ground.

The body of the 18-year-old Knutson was found in her bedroom late Monday afternoon. Police suspect she was killed by an intruder.

They've released few details.

Police Lieutenant Dan Strandberg says a witness reported seeing a man running from the area. He's described as about 6-foot-2 with dark hair, weighing about 200 pounds and wearing a white T-shirt and dark shorts.

Knutson was from Butte, and graduated from Velva High School.

The school librarian, Iris Swedlund, describes her as "smiley and happy and colorful." (Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) APNP 06-07-07 0850CDT | save this article / add to your favorites list