Thomas Bibler is being led out of the Plymouth County Courtroom by two Plymouth County Corrections Officers after he was sentenced to 50 years in prison for the stabbing death of his sister, Shannon Bogh.
(Le Mars) — Fifty years. That was the sentence handed down today for Thomas Bibler of Le Mars who was found guilty of second degree murder of stabbing to death his sister Shannon Bogh back in June of 2016. Judge Jeff Neary pronounced the sentence in the Plymouth County Court Room Friday afternoon. During the sentencing, Bibler was seen wiping his eyes on a couple of occasions, otherwise he sat still showing no other emotion when the sentence was delivered.
Bibler, through his Defense attorney, Billy Oydare, had requested a new trial, but Neary denied the request. Prior to the sentencing, Plymouth County Attorney Darin Raymond had read a letter prepared by Shannon Bogh’s mother-in-law, Lisa Bogh as part of a victim’s
impact statement. In that letter, Lisa Bogh says “Shannon was a huge part of our family. She was a great step-mom and served as a role model for Lisa’s grandchildren. Shannon was also a nurse — a caring individual. Her death has left a huge hole in our family.” Raymond then showed a power point presentation featuring different photos of Shannon Bogh with her step
children and her own children. Raymond indicated at the time of Shannon’s death, she was 27 years old. The prosecuting attorney said Shannon Bogh was an “outstanding member of our community.” The power point presentation
listed Shannon Bogh as a wife…mother…granddaughter…daughter-in-
law…nurse and best friend. Bibler passed on the opportunity to address the court and offer a statement. Judge Neary then read the sentencing.
Neary says Bibler will be credited for time already served, and he will be subject to DNA profiling. Neary told Bibler he has the right to an appeal to the Iowa Supreme Court, and such appeal would need to be filed within 30 days. The family of the victim Shannon Bogh sat silently during the reading of the sentencing. Neary offered a bit of commentary at the conclusion of the sentencing of Bibler.
Bibler will be transferred to the Iowa Department of Corrections to serve his term.
