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Manslaughter case opens with intoxication and negligent driving debates
Prosecutor Robert Fassler defines manslaughter as the unlawful killing during an unlawful act and cites witnesses claiming Stewart was intoxicated during a fatal crash five miles east of Marion on February 23. Von Lackum argues over drinking amount and whether driving was willful and wanton or negligent, while Sara Soukup’s injuries are described as lifelong. Miss Soukup and two other girls were at the Soukup farm when the events began, with plans forming to transport some home after a dance.
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Robert Fassler
Fassler
Stewart
Marion
Sara Soukup
von Lackum
Iowa
Soukup
Miss Soukup
Stuart
Springville
Linda Novotny
Sandra Underwood
Leanne Soukup
Kresge’s
John Youngman
Youngman
Prariesburg
Miss Underwood