Found Deceased IA - Mollie Tibbetts, 20, Poweshiek County, 19 Jul 2018 *Arrest* #34

[buggiegirl]

They must live a very sheltered life. Either that or completely in denial.. my experience is the opposite, out of all the places I have lived, I have never met one person who said there was no evil in the world. Maybe its a religious thing, or people who somehow like to believe that everyone is inherently " good?" I just can't imagine why people would think that unless they have their head in the sand.

I know about all the bad stuff that goes on in the world. I believe it's done by people, not people possessed by evil. Evil sound like religious stuff to me and I'm a non-believer. To me, saying this guy was evil is making him an 'other' instead of just accepting that regular human beings are capable of doing horrific stuff to each other.

 

[Alethea]

5 million bond! The defense lawyer said no matter what it was, he would appeal it. That's like litigation 101 what not to say to a judge. lol

 

[Cortne]

I cannot understand how he could be given the opportunity of bond since he led them to her body??

He can’t post bond don’t worry. He’s just entitled to a bond apparently

 

[duster1979]

The perp's account of the realization that earbud = trunk captive is absurd unless he's done this before.

I agree. If he truly blacked out and didn't remember anything, he's be wondering why the heck there was a single earbud in his car. If seeing the earbud triggered the recall of the body in the trunk he would have recalled the entire episode, IMHO.

 

[Oregonmama]

5 million cash bond and jmo, this case will have many professionals due to non citizenship.

 

[gobble]

Watching HLN and his girlfriend with the baby are in the courtroom. I hope she is NOT supporting him!

Not unlikely. Curious now about the request for the gag order the judge mentioned. My only hope here is that the guy can't afford a better lawyer than that ambulance chaser there. There is probably a gizzilion reasons he could get off on all sorts of technicalities, especially if the case is primarily built around electronic recordings and cell tower pings. This could go wrong if a smart layer is on it. Sounds like they're already moving towards not guilty defense.
Waiting for the "extorted confession" because of racism claim.

 

[kpm]

5 million bond! The defense lawyer said no matter what it was, he would appeal it. That's like litigation 101 what not to say to a judge. lol

He’s running for a seat on the Iowa Supreme Court

 

[Seattle1]

Live hearing: $5mil bond, cash only, surrender pp,(ha). Def Atty states defendant has no prior record and came to US as a minor and has 7th grade equiv education.

 

[geevee]

I'm surprised his attny didn't waive the prelim hearing.

 

[chi123]

The judge in this case and in the CW case are tremendous. CW and CR will rot in jail for life.

 

[CarlosCamejo]

The above post # 777 made my hair stand on edge.......

Fully agree that this may not have been his first rodeo ; as kidnapping ,assault (if that happened) , and murder display a predilection for such actions.

It is a miracle from God that his ex-girlfriend and little girl are still alive and well - because someone like this would have no problem committing horrific violence against them.

 

[Inthedetails]

Nice tie

Eye roll

The large jacket caught my eye first, to tell the truth. And then....the tie.

No. Just no.

Yes, I know this is a catty remark. I hope the clothes do not reflect his abilities.

jmo

 

[Icechick]

Live hearing: $5mil bond, cash only, surrender pp,(ha). Def Atty states defendant has no prior record and came to US as a minor and has 7th grade equiv education.

7th grade education with a double masters in predatory murder.

 

[zencompass]

I LOVE THIS JUDGE!

Dear Brooks1985,

I am extremely impressed with this judge as well!

The District Attorney is excellent.

I am so glad that she is the judge.

 

[Seattle1]

The Court rules that the media will be allowed in the courtroom.

Ruling was for today's hearing

 

[Oregonmama]

sadly this case will turn into an international spotlight... RIP Mollie, justice will be served!

 

[Charliegizmo49]

Rivera’s next court date August 31 at 2 pm.

Bond/bail set at $5,000,000.00. Cash his name only.

Aug 31 Preliminary Hearing. 2 pm.

Extended media allowed w 1 video and 1still camera until reviewed by district court judge hearing the full charges.

The way she did the bond I think will not easily allow 5 million people to crowdfund his release. He is right where he’s going to spend the rest of his life and that’s jailed.

 

[cvaldez1975]

I thought he spoke English to Mollie. Why does he need a translator? Is he going to downplay his ability to understand her?

its pretty much procedure for ESL defendants

 

[Seattle1]

Who is the woman beside him on his right?

Translator. He had two of them; one for the court, and one working for his lawyer.

 

[cvaldez1975]

By blood is running cold right now.....

My heart breaks for that family

I have a feeling his bond will be posted

he has an ICE detainer doesn't he? or not yet?