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Trial set for two of three men charged with kidnapping, killing Marion woman
Trials for two of the three men accused of killing a Marion woman and dumping her body in the Amanas have now been delayed.
April 26, 2024
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Trials for two of the three men accused of killing a Marion woman and dumping her body in the Amanas have now been delayed.
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Both Van Patten and Louisma waived their right to a speedy trial, enabling a judge to set a later court date. Van Patten’s trial is now set for August 26th and Louisma’s set to face trial on November 4th.
A third man, William Kimpton, 18, is also charged with conspiracy to commit a forcible felony. Prosecutors say he had bragged to others about a plan to kill someone but told investigators he “chickened out” of taking part in the murder.
A much lonnger article on the case.
Trials reset for two men charged in kidnapping, killing of Marion woman
Trials are reset for two men charged with kidnapping and killing Melody Hoffman, 20, of Marion, on Feb. 17. Dakota Van Patten, 18, of Cedar Rapids, will be tried Aug. 26, and McKinley Louisma, 23, of Hiawatha, will be tried tentatively Nov. 4, in Linn County District Court.
www.thegazette.com
April 26, 2024
CEDAR RAPIDS — Two of the men charged in the kidnapping and killing of 20-year-old Marion woman in February are waiving their right to a speedy trial.
The trial date for Dakota Lyle Van Patten, 18, of Cedar Rapids, is set for Aug. 26 in Linn County District Court.
The trial for McKinley Louisma, 23, of Hiawatha, is tentatively set for Nov. 4. Previously, his trial had been set for May 28.
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During Louisma’s pretrial hearing, 6th Judicial District Judge Chad Kepros had a lengthy discussion about possible trial dates, with defense attorneys and prosecutors having conflicts.
There was also some concern about starting jury selection on Nov. 5 because it’s Election Day, and no one wanted to infringe on potential jurors having the opportunity to vote.
Jury selection could begin Nov. 4, or possibly the week before on Oct. 31, with testimony starting that same day.
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Kimpton’s trial is set for July 30.