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Man seeks to suppress confession in Cedar Rapids quadruple murder case
Luke Wade Truesdell, 35, is charged with four counts of first degree murder for the June 5, 2024 killings near Marion. His lawyers ask to suppress statements made before reading Miranda rights, arguing police custody and coercive questioning on a property where three bodies were found. The defense cites officers delaying rights warnings and restricting movement as key factors. Trial set for April 8 in Linn County District Court. bail at $4 million.
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Truesdell
Patrick McMullen
Larry Truesdell
Amanda Sue Parker
Vinton
Romandus “Roe” Lamar Cooper
Keonna Victoria Ryan
Brent Anthony Brown
Ryan
Lon Brown
Brent Brown
Luke Truesdell
McMullen
Linn County
Monica Slaughter
Linn County District Court
Jim Slosiarek
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Matt Brown
Slaughter
Savannah Blake