Man blames co conspirator in Cedar Rapids murder
The Hiawatha man involved in the Melody Hoffman killing told a state investigator he was an unwilling participant and blamed co conspirator Dakota Van Patten for the assault and strangulation on February 17. Louisma described being coerced by Van Patten who produced a gun and dictated actions at Morgan Creek Park and Lily Pond Park. The trial continues as prosecutors seek to wrap up their case.
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Teens Plead to Lesser Charges in West High Stabbing
Iowa City teens Moayed Elsid and Tion Exum pleaded guilty to third degree burglary and willful injury after admitting to breaking into West High School in August and stabbing a student. They received three years of supervised probation. Nathaniel Washington, also charged, had his case moved to juvenile court. details unavailable.
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