Trial reset in case of Marion father charged with killing son
A judge postponed the murder trial of Matthew Schleier, 46, accused of strangling his 5 year old son in Marion last October. Schleier plans to claim insanity with expert witnesses, delaying May 6 date and prompting a scheduling conference for a new trial date.
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Trial reset in Marion strangulation case delays multiple suspects
Judge moved the Hi awatha man Logan Kimpton’s trial to August 19 in Linn County District Court for the killing of Melody Hoffman on February 17, 2024. Kimpton admits he “chickened out” while aiding two Cedar Rapids roommates who bought machetes and gloves for the attack. Hoffman was slain at Morgan Creek Park and her body later found at Lily Pond in Amana. Louisma, Van Patten charged with similar offenses.
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