Oppelt murder trial heads to jury in Iowa City
The six day trial of 24 year old David Oppelt ends with the case to the Johnson County jury. Prosecutors say he murdered 16 year old Steven White after a confrontation at a QuikTrip store. Defense argues insanity and catatonic schizophrenia. The jury may convict first degree murder or lesser charges with a life sentence if found guilty as charged.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Citian David Oppelt
Oppelt
Steven Scott White
Johnson County
White
Iowa Security
Evans
Ray declines to take stance on Iowa color guard issue
Governor Robert Ray avoided a position on reinstating ROTC color guards at the University of Iowa football games amid American Legion pressure. Lt. Gov. Branstad supports the Legion’s resolution. the Board of Regents warns of potential fan disruptions while considering student and faculty input.
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Des Moines
Robert Ray
University of Iowa
American Legion
Ray
U of I
Iowa
Big Ten
Board of Regents
Legion
Terry Branstad
Branstad
Two Murder Suspects Evade Authorities in Iowa City Case
Two persons connected to the murder of Joylynn Carol Leslie, a 31 year old woman from Springfield Ohio, remain at large. Warrants issued Oct 5 name Timothy A Grube and a Springfield juvenile female. The body was found Sept 21 on an eastern Johnson County farm near West Branch and the case is ongoing with Iowa City Police Department and other agencies involved.
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Iowa City
Springfield
Ohio
Johnson County
Gary Hughes
Timothy A. Grube
Leslie
Don Murphy
West Branch
Iowa City Police Department
Department of Criminal Investigation
Sheriff's Office
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Paul Loeffelholz
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Oakdale
Blaine Evans
Parnell
J. Patrick White
Loefelsholz
William Eads
Rohovit
Eads
David Oppelt
Judy Daubenmier
Gazette
ROTC
Frank Kohout
Kohout
Polk County
Gregory Cusack
Davenport
Joylynn Carol Leslie
America
Amana Society
Waturit
U.S. Treasury
United Federal Savings
Cedar Rapids
First Avenue
Tipton
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