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Cedar Rapids man given 50 year term for killing mother
George Deason was sentenced to 50 years for second degree murder in the fatal beating of his 71-year-old mother Elsie Deason in a southwest Cedar Rapids home. A non jury trial in November found him guilty. intent to steal about 50 dollars cited. Debates over cause of death referenced medical testimony. victim impact statements urged maximum penalty.
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Cedar Rapids
Deborah Deason
George Deason
Elsie Mae Deason
Sixth Judicial District
Sean McPartland
Deason
Elsie Deason
Deborah
George
Anastasia Basquin
Linn County
Elsie
Forde
Jim Slosiarek
the Gazette
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