A John Doe homicide victim killed in California in 1974 was identified last month through genetic geneaology as being a former Cedar Rapids man. Authorities believe he may be a possible victim of a notarious California serial killer who is on death row.
The 6th Judicial District Court is taking applications for an upcoming vacancy on the bench. Judge Fae Hoover is retiring at the end of December. Applications are due Dec. 15.
A judge sentenced a Cedar Rapids man to 25 years for sexually abusing a child for over a year. The girl, now 8, told a forensic interviewer about the incidents and then, the abuser confessed to police that he sexually abused her for over a year.
A Cedar Rapids man accused of trying to kill his wife by stabbing her multiple times in 2021 wants to keep his confession out of trial. His lawyers argue he had an “existing” mental condition and was in a psychotic state. Prosecution argues he understood all the questions and led the discussion during the interrogation.