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Judge hears request for new trial in Mollie Tibbetts case
Read full article: Judge hears request for new trial in Mollie Tibbetts caseThe lead investigator in the death of University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts says he's confident the right man was convicted of murder and rejects claims that her abduction could be tied to two other men.
Prosecutor rejects new defense info in Mollie Tibbetts case
Read full article: Prosecutor rejects new defense info in Mollie Tibbetts caseA prosecutor has rejected claims that the killing of University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts could be connected to sex trafficking and other abductions around the rural area where she disappeared in 2018.
Judge delays sentencing after twists in Mollie Tibbetts case
Read full article: Judge delays sentencing after twists in Mollie Tibbetts caseA judge has agreed to delay the sentencing of the man convicted of killing University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts after his lawyers said they need time to investigate new information implicating other people.
New information jolts case in Iowa college student's slaying
Read full article: New information jolts case in Iowa college student's slayingDefense lawyers for a man convicted of killing University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts say two new witnesses have come forward and identified a new suspect in the case.
Jury weighs immigrant's fate in 2018 slaying of Iowa runner
Read full article: Jury weighs immigrant's fate in 2018 slaying of Iowa runnerJurors met for hours without reaching consensus on whether a farm laborer is guilty in the 2018 abduction and stabbing of a University of Iowa student who disappeared while out for a run.
Iowa murder suspect blames mystery men for runner's slaying
Read full article: Iowa murder suspect blames mystery men for runner's slayingThe man on trial for the 2018 abduction and stabbing death of a University of Iowa student has claimed for the first time that two masked men were responsible for the crime but forced him to take part at gunpoint.
Analyst: Blood in suspect's trunk came from slain Iowa woman
Read full article: Analyst: Blood in suspect's trunk came from slain Iowa womanA DNA analyst says blood found in the trunk of a farmworker’s vehicle was an exact match for a University of Iowa student who was abducted and killed while out for a run in 2018.
Boyfriend denies role in Iowa college student's 2018 slaying
Read full article: Boyfriend denies role in Iowa college student's 2018 slayingThe boyfriend of a University of Iowa student testified he had nothing to do with her 2018 abduction and stabbing death, saying he was out of town for work and was heartbroken by her slaying.
Prosecutor says trial in Iowa student's death won't be easy
Read full article: Prosecutor says trial in Iowa student's death won't be easyA prosecutor is warning prospective jurors that the trial of a Mexican national charged in the fatal 2018 stabbing of a University of Iowa student will include graphic evidence that will be emotionally difficult to see and hear.
Defense expert: Iowa murder suspects confession unreliable
Read full article: Defense expert: Iowa murder suspects confession unreliableAt the end of the interrogation, Rivera told police he followed Tibbetts while she was running. Prosecutor Scott Brown blasted Leslie, the defense expert, for failing to consider evidence that corroborated Riveras confession. Brown noted that Rivera was able to lead officers after the interrogation several miles to the cornfield where her body was found. Police questioned Rivera after tying him to a car that was seen on surveillance video circling Tibbetts while she ran. Two of Riveras relatives testified Thursday that they were denied access to him when he was being questioned.