Convicted killer faces second trial in Cedar Rapids
Travis Standlee, 45, charged with first degree murder in the 2015 strangulation death of Sharon Mead, 41, whose body was found near Coe College. The case follows a prior 2015 conviction for the death of Raymond Ursino, 56, with both victims showing similar injuries. Trial moved to Scott County District Court amid pretrial publicity. expected to last four to five days. Defense cites diminished capacity and intoxication as possible defenses.
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Standlee murder trial updates unfold at Cedar Rapids court
Reporter Trish Mehaffey covers the second Travis Standlee murder trial with live updates from the First Presbyterian Church area as details emerge about Ursino and Mead deaths. The case involves fingerprint evidence and statements from Ursino’s sisters. Standlee faces a 35 year mandatory term before parole eligibility in Ursino’s death.
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Lummi lead fight echoes at Standing Rock pipeline protests
Washington tribal leader Bill James joins North Dakota Water Protectors with salmon and staff from the Lummi to support Standing Rock Sioux in halting the 1168 mile Dakota Access Pipeline. The Army Corps blocked a Cherry Point coal port for treaty fishing rights, guiding broader anti fossil fuel actions in the Northwest.
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