ISU Arson Murder Convictions Upheld by Court of Appeals
The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld the arson and first degree murder convictions of Dale Eugene, a former Iowa State University graduate student who set a fatal fire at his professor’s house. The ruling, delivered Wednesday, affirms the convictions and lays out the appellate court’s reasoning.
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Royer Convicted of Arson and First Degree Murder in Ames Fire
Royer faced trial for the December 1, 1986 Ames fire that killed two of Deepinder Sidhu’s sons, aged 7 and 12. Evidence showed he started the blaze after a spring 1986 dispute about an academic problem. The appeals court upheld the verdict, ruling no lesser offenses fit the facts.
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Court Nixes $100,000 Divorce Award in Medical Student Case
The Court of Appeals voided a $100,000 divorce payment to Alexis Berger, finding an advanced degree not a divisible asset and noting the husband Richard Berger may pursue a research career. Alimony rises to $500 monthly for up to ten years, with optional future compensation if his career direction changes.
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Verdict upheld in 1985 Cedar Rapids shooting case
The Iowa Court of Appeals rejected Bradley Yahnke's appeal of a second degree murder conviction for the 1985 death of Joni Heims, 18, in Cedar Rapids. Yahnke, 21, is serving a 50 year term. the ruling leaves room for further appeal to the Iowa Supreme Court.
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