Trial delayed in 1995 Iowa City murder case
Steven Klein, charged with first degree murder in the 1995 killing of Susan Kersten, will not face trial until spring next year. At a Friday hearing, defense and prosecutors agreed to a continuance as evidence review, expert hires, and depositions proceed.
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Adam Wesley
the Gazette
Steven Klein
Johnson County
Susan Kersten
Klein
Iowa City
Quint Meyerdirk
Kersten
Cold Justice
Rachel Zimmerman Smith
Chad Kepros
Meyerdick
Kepros
Arson suspected in Cedar Rapids garage blaze and other area crashes
Cedar Rapids officials say a June 18 garage fire at 1532 Fourth Ave SE was arson and a second fire nearby is under investigation. A separate I-80 crash killed a 22 year old driver. ten in van injured. Two more injuries reported in a Springville crash. An Iowa City apartment fire caused about $60,000 damage. resident escaped and cause under investigation.
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Cedar Rapids
15Th St. SE
Iowa State Patrol
State Patrol
Springville
Maggie Carlson
Morley
Springville Road
Highway 151
Iowa
Thwarted murder for hire scheme unfolds in Iowa case
Ronald Robi a longtime convict turned informant rests at center of a North Liberty murder for hire plot involving Justin DeWitt a landscaper. Robi played a 17 minute recording for police and media detailing discussions of killing a business associate and family. DeWitt faces four counts of attempted murder and four counts of solicitation while awaiting trial on $600000 bail.
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North Libertythree
Ronald Robi
Robi
Justin DeWitt
Johnson County
Ronald L. Evans
DeWitt
North Liberty
Chad Williams
Diane Venenga
the Gazette
Iowa City
Venenga
Williams
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University of Iowa
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Unity Point Health-St. Luke’s Hospital
I.C
Lee Hermiston
Tipster
Absolute Outdoor Services Inc
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