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An Iowa High School Senior Was Killed in Her Car. A Surprising Piece of Evidence Helped Solve the Cold Case 40 Years Later.
A man was convicted of the cold-case murder of an Iowa woman 40 years ago. DNA from a gear shift and the victim's dress helped police decades later.
A Mother in Iowa Went Out to Perform with her Band Over 40 years ago. She Hasn't Been Seen Since.
A woman in Iowa went missing after a night out with her band. Over 40 years later, nobody knows what happened to Denise Fraley.
Digging Deep: Archaeologists in Iowa Uncover 14,000-Year-Old Mastodon Skull
University of Iowa archaeologists have discovered the first well-preserved mastodon skull in Iowa, dating back 13,600 years, revealing early human links.
Odor Outrage: Iowa Man Shot His Father Over ‘Stinky Feet’ Feud, Cops Say
An Iowa man allegedly shot his father in the face after an argument about his ‘stinky feet,’ cops said.
Disabled 4-Year-Old Child 'Covered in Filth' Who Escaped 'Makeshift Cage' Found Wandering Around Outside: Cops
A couple in Iowa have been arrested after police say their 4-year-old son was found wandering alone outside, covered in feces, police said.
'It's Never Too Late to Seek Justice': Tip from College Student Leads to Sex Offender Pleading Guilty To 1983 Iowa Cold-Case Murder
Almost 40 years after a college student was murdered in western Iowa, a man has pleaded guilty to the crime.
A Woman in Iowa Got 'Cold Feet' About a Date, So She Called 911 and Made False Claims Against the Man: Police
A woman in Iowa was nervous for an online date, so she called 911 and made false claims against the guy to avoid the date, police said.
Kinky Clown Unmasked: How John Wayne Gacy Lured Innocents Into a Terrifying Den of Despair (FPD CASE VAULT)
John Wayne Gacy lured innocent boys and young men into an awful den of despair, killing at least 33 during a six-year wave of terror in the 1970s.
A Woman in Iowa Got into an Argument with Her Boyfriend. Then She Went Home, Grabbed a Gun and Waited for Him.
A woman in Iowa is in prison for shooting and killing her boyfriend. The two got into a fight and she grabbed a gun and waited for him to return home.
Janitorial Firm Illegally Employed Minors as Young as 13 for Overnight Cleaning at Meat Processing Plants
A janitorial firm in Tennessee agreed to pay a $650K fine for illegally hiring minors to clean meat processing plants overnight.
‘They are Good Boys’: Iowa Brothers Accused of Murder After Father’s Body Found in Ditch
Two brothers in Iowa were arrested for allegedly fatally shooting their father and then dumping his body in a ditch, police said.
Iowa Woman Was Throwing Rocks at Trucker's Semi. So, He Pulled Out a Gun and Fatally Shot Her.
A truck driver sleeping in his cab was convicted of murder after he fatally shot a woman throwing rocks at his vehicle, authorities said.
Iowa Nurse Admits She Stole Pain Medication from New Mothers Who Just Delivered Babies
A nurse in Iowa has been sentenced to prison for stealing pain meds from new mothers and using them herself.
A Woman in Iowa Refused to Eat With Her Boyfriend. So, He Set Her and the House on Fire, Cops Say.
An Iowa woman wouldn't eat with her boyfriend, so he poured gas on her and the house and set them on fire, police said.
A Man in Iowa Took Two Guns to Confront His Roommate After an Argument. Then He Pulled the Trigger on One.
A man in Iowa was sentenced to decades in prison for killing his roommate. The victim was shot to death after an argument, but what led to it isn't clear.
An Iowa Man Was Found Dead in His Chair Almost 3 Years Ago. Now, Police Say His Wife Shot Him in the Face.
An Iowa woman has been arrested and charged with her husband's murder three years after his death, police said.
A 2-Year-Old Girl in Iowa Died After She Was Critically Injured. Now, Her Caretaker Has Been Arrested, Officials Say.
A man in Iowa was arrested after the 2-year-old girl he was watching allegedly died from injuries she received during that time, police said.
Good Samaritan Attacked, Bit After Seemingly Stranded Man Carjacks and Abandons Her During Iowa Blizzard: Cops
Iowa man accused of trying to carjack two different people on highway during blizzard, leaving one lady injured, police said.
Iowa Suspect Believed Mother Was Targeting Him with Witchcraft, Severed Her Fingers in Gruesome Slaying: Cops
Iowa man accused of killing his mother. Police say he claims she was practicing witchcraft and targeting him.
An Iowa Teenager Wished to ‘Take Charge of His Life.’ So He Stabbed His Dad and Axed His Mom to Death.
A teenager in Iowa stabbed and axed his parents to death and now he will spend the rest of his life in prison for their murders.
An Iowa Woman Wanted to Know Why She and Her Ex-Girlfriend Broke Up. So She Showed Up to Her House with a Blowtorch to Talk, Cops Say.
Iowa woman accused of showing up to ex's house with blowtorch to discuss why they broke up.
An Iowa Woman Was Found Dead in a Parking Lot. Police Say Her Daughter, Granddaughter Allegedly Beat, Stabbed Her to Death.
A woman in Iowa was found fatally stabbed in apartment complex parking lot. Now, her daughter and granddaughter arrested for her murder, police say.
An Iowa Firefighter Helped His Unit Put Out Multiple Fires. Now, He’s Accused of Setting Them.
A volunteer firefighter in Iowa has been accused of setting multiple fires and then helping his unit put those fires out.
Murdered 10-Year-Old Iowa Girl’s Mother Says She Feels Like She ‘Just Won the Lottery’ After Convicted Sex Offender Found Guilty
After a 14-day bench trial, a judge found Henry Dinkins guilty for the kidnapping and murder of 10-year-old Breasia Terrell.
Iowa Mother Murdered Newborn Girl Because She Worried Cops Would Learn She Took Meth to Deal With Pain of Home Delivery: Police
A couple in Iowa is accused of killing their newborn baby girl because they were worried about police finding drugs in her system, authorities claimed.
Two Iowa Teens Were Upset With A Spanish Teacher Over A Bad Grade. So They Killed Her In The Park With A Baseball Bat.
Two Iowa teenagers pleaded guilty and one was sentenced July 5 for murdering a high school Spanish teacher with a baseball bat to get even for bad grades.
Baptist Missionary Behind Bars After He Sexually Assaulted Child, Gave Her Gonorrhea
A missionary in Iowa was found guilty and sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexually abusing a young girl and giving her an STD.
Sioux City Cops Wanted to Root Out Human Trafficking, So They Posted an Online Advertisement. Their Net Ensnared a Middle School Teacher With Condoms and Truly Seltzers.
A middle school teacher and high school baseball coach in Iowa has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after attempting to have sex with 14-year-old girl.
Iowa Couple Arrested For Helping Son Flee to Jordan After He Almost Killed Woman for Her $20,000 Earrings: Prosecutors
The parents of a man in Iowa are accused of helping their son flee to Jordan after he strangled a woman while trying to steal her earrings, officials said.
Iowa Man Fatally Struck Dependent Wife in Head With Aluminum Crutch for Days, Killing Her, Police Say
Charges have been filed against a man from Iowa in connection with the fatal beating of his wife in January, according to authorities.
An Iowa Woman Repossessed A Lawnmower She Sold A Neighbor After He Failed To Pay. So He Shot Her In The Chest.
A disagreement over a lawnmower lead to the shooting death of an Iowa woman and now her neighbor will spend up to 50 years in prison for her death.
Mother, Grandfather Accused Of Murder After They Put Newborn In Garbage Bag, Left Him To Die In Ditch: Cops
An Iowa father and daughter are accused of killing a newborn boy by placing him in a garbage bag and leaving him in a ditch.
An Iowa Man Said An Intruder Killed His Family And Shot Him During A Struggle. Then Police Found His Fingerprint On A Gun.
A man in Iowa blamed an intruder for killing his family. Now he will spend the rest of his life behind bars after a judge sentenced him for their murders.
Des Moines Man, His Girlfriend Charged With Murder After His Father Died Weighing Less Than 90 Pounds
An Iowa man and his girlfriend were charged with murder after his dad was found living in 'deplorable conditions' and later died, police said.
A Woman Called 911 After Falling And Injuring Her Head On A Door. Then, EMS Found A Bullet Lodged In Her Skull.
A man in Iowa was arrested for attempted murder after emergency responders discovered an injured woman had a bullet in her head.
She Struck Her Husband In The Head With A Sword Several Times, Police Say. Now, She's Behind Bars.
An Iowa woman who police say struck her husband in the head several times with a sword has been arrested. Police say it began as an argument.
Iowa Woman Allegedly Punished Cats For Fighting By Putting Them In Washer, Turning It On, Court Records Show
An Iowa woman was arrested for animal torture and abuse after she allegedly put two cats into a washing machine and turned it on, police said.
Two Parents Accused Of Killing Newborn, Tossing Remains In Woods: Report
Two Iowa parents face murder charges for the death of a newborn, police said. The remains were tossed in the woods but have not been found, officials said.
Fight In Iowa Ends With One Man Dead And His Brother Accused Of Murder
A man in Iowa is accused of stabbing his brother to death during a fight. He was charged with murder, though police have not released a motive.
Iowa Man Accused Of Setting Fire To Home And Killing Ducks, Geese, Dogs, Fish And Other Animals
A man in Iowa is accused of setting fire to a home killing several animals, police said. Ducks, rabbits, dogs, geese, fish and a cat were among the dead.
Woman Found Shot To Death In Iowa Home And Her Husband Said It Was An Accident. But, It Was Murder.
A woman in Iowa was shot and killed and her husband initially said it was an accident. Now, he has been convicted of murder and heads to prison for decades.
Woman Found Shot Dead In Iowa, Her Husband Was Arrested In Connection To Case
A man has been arrested and charged in connection to his wife's shooting death. So far, authorities have yet to charge the suspect with murder.
Iowa Suspect Allegedly Attempted To Kill Man In Bed With His Ex-Girlfriend, Cops Say
A jilted ex-boyfriend in Iowa is accused of breaking into the home of the woman he once dated and allegedly attacking a man in bed with her, authorities said.
She Filed A Protective Order Against Her Abusive Ex-Boyfriend. Still, He Shot Her To Death.
A man in Iowa will head to prison for killing his ex-girlfriend. The victim tried to take a protective order out against the suspect the day before the killing.
Iowa Woman Posted On Snapchat She Killed Her Stepmom, Had List That Included 'Kill Jodie': Report
A woman faces charges in connection to the death of her stepmom. Police said she posted a video on Snapchat where she confessed to the murder.
He Killed An Iowa Cop After Refusing To Pull Over. He Claimed Self-defense, But The Jury Didn’t Buy It.
A man tried to claim self-defense when he shot and killed an Iowa cop. But, a jury didn't buy it and a judge sentenced the murderer to life in prison.
Woman Accused Of Shooting Man Through A Door, Then Waiting 12 Minutes To Call 911
A woman shot a man who returned home after an argument and started pounding on a door, Iowa police said. The victim and another woman waited 12 minutes to call 911.
Woman Found Dead In Iowa Home, Violent Ex-Boyfriend Accused Of Murder, Police Said
A woman was found dead in an Iowa home and her ex-boyfriend was arrested on a murder charge, police said. The woman died in a violent attack, investigators said.
Iowa Man Accused Of Shooting Brother To Death, But Cops Haven't Said Why
A man in Iowa faces a murder charge for shooting his own brother to death, authorities said. Police have not said what led to the fatal shooting.
Survivalist Fugitive Accused Of Child Porn Crimes Captured Six Years After He Faked His Death, Authorities Say
An Iowa survivalist set to go on trial on child pornography charges who faked his own death six years ago was recently captured in Washington, authorities said.