GUILTY IA - Barbara Lenz, 31, (still missing), Woodbine, 6 May 1989 *arrest"

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Robert Davis, 61, was found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Barbara Lenz

During closing arguments, state prosecutors reviewed the history of abuse between Davis and Lenz, including a former friend of Davis, who said he saw Davis slash Lenz's face with a boot spur on the day she went missing.

Prosecutors also cited that Lenz told several people including her sister that she could foresee Davis killing her.

According to prosecutors, Amanda Morrison was in a relationship with Davis after Lenz disappeared. They said she called police to report he threatened her in an argument, and "you'll end up like Lenz."

Iowa trial: Jury reaches verdict in 1989 disappearance of Iowa woman

A jury has reached a verdict in a murder trial for the 1989 killing of a Woodbine, Iowa, woman.

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Barbara Lealyn Lenz – The Charley Project

In March 2025, Lenz's then-boyfriend, Robert Allen Davis, was charged with first-degree murder in her case.

A photo of Davis is posted with this case summary. In March 2026, he was convicted of second-degree murder. Lenz's remains have never been located, but foul play is suspected due to the circumstances involved.