Linn county Jerry Vander Sanden couldnt remember another major case where the crime from start to finish was captured on surveillance video. But he also thought jurors relied on other evidence, like the defendants journal telling what he planned to do to lynnsey donald. There was so much more to this than the video tape. There were the people involved the hyvee employees, the civilians i thought that evidence was very strong to show premeditation and premeditation means first degree murder conviction of 2nd degree murder would have carried a penalty of up to 50 years behind bars. But conviction of 1st degree means no chance of ever leaving prison without a commutation by the governor. Although the jury did not buy a diminished responsibility defense, both the victims family and police noted that families should speak up and seek help is a loved one shows signs of mental instability. Live in cedar rapids, Dave Franzman kcrg tv9 news. A crash with a deer in Fayette County has seriously i
Fish fries, dance showcases, a community soup supper, family fun night and an eagle watch and more of the best things to do this weekend and beyond in Dallas County.
A Veterans Day program will be held Friday morning at Iowa Veterans Cemetery. Other weekend activities include Veterans Day breakfasts and suppers, Art on the Prairie, Vintage & Made Fair, ADM and Va…