Witnesses clash over Becker's mental state in court
Mental health experts debated Becker's insanity defense after he killed Ed Thomas, with defense witnesses asserting paranoid schizophrenia and delusions while prosecution witness says delusions do not imply insanity. Becker, 24, stands trial for first degree murder in Butler County District Court. Closing arguments loom after defense rests.
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Becker trial remark sparks questions on intent and guilt
Resnick described Mark Becker as unable to distinguish right from wrong and said he believed his actions were justified. Fort Dodge psychologist Rogers noted Becker thought he was free of guilt after killing. The live blog follows testimony in the case.
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Library director opposes close bus depot near new library
Bob Pasicznyuk, newly appointed library director in Cedar Rapids, says a bus depot near a proposed three-site library project could turn the library into the depot’s waiting room. He favors distance though not exclusion, as regulars question the stance.
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Social media eases grieving for a teen
Friends of Katlin Abben created memorial pages on Facebook within hours of her death, offering a new venue to post memories and condolences. Experts say such pages provide supportive, noncontroversial outlets for those grieving, echoing trends seen after other local losses.
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Senior stoners Marijuana use rising as boomers age
Florence Siegel, 88, smokes pot nightly as marijuana becomes common among 78 million baby boomers. Once stigmatized, the drug appeals to aging boomers for recreation or pain relief as the generation grows older and retires.
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Marijuana use rises among aging veterans in North Carolina
Perry Parks a Rockingham resident and retired Army pilot is among a growing number of baby boomers using marijuana in their golden years. The article notes increased consumption among older adults in North Carolina.
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