Defense Attorneys Want Evidence Excluded From Fort Dodge Murder Trial
(Fort Dodge, IA) — The defense is asking the judge to exclude some evidence from a Fort Dodge murder trial. Attorneys for a man accused of killing his wife claim detectives violated his Miranda rights. Justin Hurdel’s trial is scheduled to start May 25th. Prosecutors say he shot his estranged wife to death last August, then tried to kill himself. Hurdel’s attorneys say his rights were violated when authorities executed a search warrant. They say there was no probable cause. They also say Hurdel asked for an attorney but was still questioned. Authorities say he was advised of his rights in the hospital and signed a Miranda waiver. He agreed to talk to investigators, saying he would ask for a lawyer if he wanted one – then never asked.
Arrest Warrant Issued For Cedar Rapids Man Accused Of Shooting 2 Women
(Des Moines, IA) — An arrest warrant has been issued for a 26-year-old Cedar Rapids man accused of shooting two women. The victims weren’t the targets when police say Neil Darrell Clark fired a shot inside a Des Moines bar April 26th. He’s wanted on charges of attempted murder and willful injury. Police say they have information that Clark isn’t in Iowa any longer. Clark and the intended victim had been involved in a fight inside Shag’s Bar in downtown Des Moines. As he was leaving, witnesses say he pulled out a gun and fired one shot. It missed the target but hit the two women who weren’t involved.
Iowa Congresswoman Says Biden’s Plan Will Fix Bridges, Improve Child Care
(Washington, DC) — Congresswoman Cindy Axne says President Biden’s nearly four-trillion-dollar plan will fix bridges, improve child care, bolster energy grids and extend high-speed internet to rural areas. The Iowa Democrat says Iowa roads and bridges have to be addressed. She says almost five-thousand bridges need repairs. Axne says the richest one-third of one percent of taxpayers will fund the ambitious program. The bill is in the House of Representatives now and Axne says the goal is to get it over to the Senate by the end of next month.
Des Moines Woman Shot To Death By Man Who Shared Her Apartment
(Des Moines, IA) — Des Moines police say a 39-year-old woman has been shot to death by a man who shared her apartment until last week. Investigators say Christina Dirks was killed Friday night and her body was found outside. They say 42-year-old Rustin Rice left, then returned to the apartment after the shooting and killed himself. Several people living near the apartment called police about hearing gunshots at about 9:20 p-m. Residents were evacuated while a tactical unit searched for the shooter for several hours. Just after midnight, Rice’s body was found inside with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
