Deceased/Not Found IA - Lawrence Whittle, 74, car found at Moe Park, Decorah, Winneshiek Co, 18 Mar 2022 *Son Guilty*

[GuyfromCanada]

PLEASE SHARE - MISSING PERSON

Today (3/19/22) the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a missing person and is seeking the public’s assistance.

Lawrence Paul Whittle was last heard from around 8am, Friday, March 18. Whittle is a 74-year-old, white male, about 6 feet tall and weighing approximately 260 pounds. Whittle’s vehicle has been located at Moe Park (1278 Old Stage Road in Rural Winneshiek County). An extensive search was done throughout Moe Park and the surrounding area this morning by law enforcement, fire crews, emergency management and EMS.

This is an ongoing investigation and the sheriff’s office is pursuing all leads.

Please contact the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office at (563) 382-4268 if you have any information on the whereabouts of Lawrence Paul Whittle.

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Winneshiek County asking for help in locating missing man

 

[GuyfromCanada]

Still missing.

The Winneshiek County Sheriff's Office is still looking for a missing person

 

[Seni]

Winneshiek County man charged in death of his father, who was reported missing

WINNESHIEK COUNTY, Iowa (KWWL) -- A Decorah man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the death of his father, a missing 74-year-old Winneshiek County man.

Sunday, Winneshiek County Sheriff's Office reported Aaron Gary Whittle, 43, was charged in the death of Lawrence Paul Whittle.

According to a criminal complaint, Aaron Whittle told officials that he shot his father last Thursday on March 17. The complaint also says that Whittle's description of the shooting match what law enforcement observed when they were on scene.

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[iulia]

TOP STORY: Prosecution in the Aaron Whittle murder case lists the witnesses it may call on to testify

Posted Wednesday, August 24th

decorahnews.com

The jury trial of Decorah resident Aaron Whittle, charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of his stepfather, is scheduled to take place October 3rd. However, Whittle's defense attorney has filed a motion in Winneshiek County District Court asking for a delay in the trial date.

Assistant Public Defender Les Blair III says in the court papers "discovery and other matters necessary for the resolution are ongoing." Blair says he has contacted prosecutors in the case, who will not resist the motion for a delay in the trial date.

 

[YaYa_521]

Judge denies Aaron Whittle's bond reduction request

WATERLOO, Iowa (KWWL) -- Aaron Whittle was in court on Tuesday in an attempt to get his bond reduced. Whittle is accused of killing his father, Lawrence Whittle, in March.

www.kwwl.com

25 Oct 2022
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A judge denied his request on Tuesday, keeping his bond set to $1,000,000. [snip] Whittle's trial is scheduled to begin in February 2023.

 

[Eli9]

Thought I would do a little digging on this one.
AW confessed to fatally shooting his father. The murder happened on 3/17/22 and he confessed to LE on 3/20/22.
The complaint gives the address of the shooting as 2622 Sand Rock Rd, which was also documented as Aaron Whittle's home address.

Winneshiek County man charged in death of his father, who was reported missing

WINNESHIEK COUNTY, Iowa (KWWL) -- A Decorah man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the death of his father, a missing 74-year-old Winneshiek County man.

www.kwwl.com

2622 Sand Rock Rd was listed for sale as a 3 parcel property where you could by 1,2 or all 3 parcels. It sold 4 days ago for $790k

2622 Sand Rock Rd, Decorah, IA 52101

(NEIRBR) Sold: Ranch located at 2622 Sand Rock Rd, Decorah, IA 52101 sold for $790,000 on Oct 26, 2022. MLS# 20224256. Upper Iowa River frontage along this 75.17 acre property! Available in 3 separate parce...

www.redfin.com

In a separate court filing, Whittle lists Riverview Dairy, LLC as his employer; a search of that address shows property records for a home and farm belonging to Lawrence Whittle. The home is about 8 miles from where Lawrence's pickup was found.

Trial set for Winneshiek County man accused of shooting his father

An October trial date has been set for Aaron Whittle, the Winneshiek County man accused of shooting his father in March. First District Judge Laura Parrish set trial for October 3rd. Whittle, 43, is pleading not guilty. Investigators say Lawrence Whittle, 74, was reported missing March 18th...

cbs2iowa.com

Apparently LE has not discovered LW's body. There are some great pictures of LW at this link.

Winneshiek County man held on $1 million cash bond for father’s murder

A criminal complaint shows a 43 year old man from Decorah fatally shot another man.

www.kcrg.com

 

[Eli9]

According to LW's obituary he and his late wife 'bought a farm near Freeport, IA, where they farmed for many years. He and Bev enjoyed traveling to New York, the national parks out West, and taking several trips to Las Vegas. He loved spending time with his family and never missed a family event or holiday.'
bought a farm near Freeport, IA, where they farmed for many years. He and Bev enjoyed traveling to New York, the national parks out West, and taking several trips to Las Vegas. He loved spending time with his family and never missed a family event or holiday.

Obituary for Larry Whittle at Martin-Grau Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Larry Whittle, 74, of rural Decorah, IA, died Thursday, March 17, 2022, at his home. Memorial services will be held Monday, May 2nd, at 1100 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon, IA, with Fr. John Moser officiating. Burial will be held at a later date at St. Benedicts

www.martinfunerals.com

Larry Whittle was a lifelong cattle farmer, and often spent time at the Decorah Sales Commission. They called Larry Whittle a well respected cattle farmer in the community. He often spent time there, and the commission honored him by saving his favorite seat at auction with a vest and hat.
Leroy McClintock has known Larry Whittle since the 70′s. He called the news of his friend’s death a shock.
“A tragedy to the community. Going to be a great loss,” said McClintock. “I can’t comprehend, I’ve called on his farm for years.

People who knew murder victim from Decorah remember him

People close to both the victim and suspect in a Decorah murder investigation say they are in shock over what happened. Now they’re remembering Larry Whittle.

www.kcrg.com

 

[JerseyGirl]

The first degree murder trial of Aaron Whittle of Decorah has begun

Posted Monday, February 20th

decorahnews.com

 

[Eli9]

Guilty but second degree.

Aaron Whittle guilty of murdering his father in Winneshiek County

WINNESHIEK COUNTY, Iowa (KWWL) – A Decorah man has been found guilty in the murder of his father. Aaron Whittle, 43, was found guilty of murder by a Winneshiek County

www.kwwl.com

A sentencing hearing has been set for April 25th.

Northeast Iowa Man Found Guilty of Killing His Father - KCHA News

Almost a year after he was accused of killing his father, a jury has found a Decorah man guilty of

kchanews.com

 

[JerseyGirl]

Sentencing hearing set for man charged with Decorah murder

Court documents stated that Aaron told police he fatally shot his father while being interviewed in the aftermath of the incident.

www.kcrg.com

Whittle will be sentenced on May 10th, 2023.

 

[JerseyGirl]

TOP STORY: Aaron Whittle sentenced to 50 years in prison

Posted Wednesday, May 3rd

decorahnews.com

First District Court Judge Laura Parrish has imposed a 50-year prison sentence on Aaron Whittle of Decorah for his conviction of second degree murder in the death of his father, Larry Whittle.

The sentence is required by law, with no chance of parole for the first 70 percent of Whittle's prison term, or 35 years.