Comments for Iowa Cold Cases http://iowacoldcases.org where hope is never laid to rest Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:50:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Lisa Peak by Nancy Bowers http://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/lisa-peak/comment-page-1/#comment-3505 Nancy Bowers Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:50:50 +0000 http://iowacoldcases.org/#comment-3505 Thank you for your interest in Lisa's case – it hurts to lose a friend. I've spoken to Bremer County Sheriff Dewey Hildebrandt about Lisa's exhumation. But because of confidentiality matters, I'm not able to pass along any information. However, perhaps you could contact Sheriff Hildebrandt and explain your friendship and make a direct inquiry. The phone number for his office is (319) 352-5400. Thank you for your interest in Lisa’s case – it hurts to lose a friend. I’ve spoken to Bremer County Sheriff Dewey Hildebrandt about Lisa’s exhumation. But because of confidentiality matters, I’m not able to pass along any information. However, perhaps you could contact Sheriff Hildebrandt and explain your friendship and make a direct inquiry. The phone number for his office is (319) 352-5400.

]]> Comment on Lisa Peak by J. S. Evans http://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/lisa-peak/comment-page-1/#comment-3504 J. S. Evans Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:45:47 +0000 http://iowacoldcases.org/#comment-3504 I am interested in any information in followup to Lisa's exhumation in 2010. DNA evidence was to be examined in her cold case. I was the last person she dated before leaving Knoxville for school and I never heard from her again. I've always wondered if her case was related to the book and investigation she was working on. I am interested in any information in followup to Lisa’s exhumation in 2010. DNA evidence was to be examined in her cold case. I was the last person she dated before leaving Knoxville for school and I never heard from her again. I’ve always wondered if her case was related to the book and investigation she was working on.

]]> Comment on Bill and Kay Wood by Jody Ewing http://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/bill-and-kay-wood/comment-page-1/#comment-3485 Jody Ewing Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:00:01 +0000 http://iowacoldcases.org/?page_id=24650#comment-3485 No problem at all, Brandy. We're happy to help, and anxiously await any kind of news on your grandfather's case as well as Kay's. Everything about this case is so terribly sad and tragic. My heart goes out to you and your family. Please stay in touch. All best, Jody No problem at all, Brandy. We’re happy to help, and anxiously await any kind of news on your grandfather’s case as well as Kay’s. Everything about this case is so terribly sad and tragic. My heart goes out to you and your family. Please stay in touch.
All best,
Jody

]]> Comment on The Puzzling Death of Jared Parks by anonymous http://iowacoldcases.org/2010/05/the-puzzling-death-of-jared-parks/comment-page-1/#comment-3484 anonymous Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:02:02 +0000 http://iowacoldcases.org/blog/?p=1692#comment-3484 This story is so sad, and I hope his family finds peace. How has this person not been caught yet? Jared seemed like a great kid with a bright future. This story is so sad, and I hope his family finds peace. How has this person not been caught yet? Jared seemed like a great kid with a bright future.

]]> Comment on Bill and Kay Wood by Brandy Bonnett http://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/bill-and-kay-wood/comment-page-1/#comment-3479 Brandy Bonnett Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:00:17 +0000 http://iowacoldcases.org/?page_id=24650#comment-3479 We realize that now that you are doing good by trying to spread the word...I was just upset at first to think that the case was considered cold, mainly because of the name of the website (Iowa Cold Cases)...It was just too soon for me to think that it was a shut case. Thank you for making this a more widely known case. :) We realize that now that you are doing good by trying to spread the word…I was just upset at first to think that the case was considered cold, mainly because of the name of the website (Iowa Cold Cases)…It was just too soon for me to think that it was a shut case. Thank you for making this a more widely known case. :)

]]> Comment on Bill and Kay Wood by Jody Ewing http://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/bill-and-kay-wood/comment-page-1/#comment-3477 Jody Ewing Mon, 20 Feb 2012 03:46:48 +0000 http://iowacoldcases.org/?page_id=24650#comment-3477 That is exactly right, Eloise! Thanks for the comment! Jody That is exactly right, Eloise! Thanks for the comment!
Jody

]]> Comment on Bill and Kay Wood by Eloise http://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/bill-and-kay-wood/comment-page-1/#comment-3476 Eloise Mon, 20 Feb 2012 03:00:39 +0000 http://iowacoldcases.org/?page_id=24650#comment-3476 I'm thinking that even thought this case is still under investigation, like the Ashley Okland case, it was added to the website to create more widespread awareness of it. I’m thinking that even thought this case is still under investigation, like the Ashley Okland case, it was added to the website to create more widespread awareness of it.

]]> Comment on Maureen Farley by kevin http://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/maureen-farley/comment-page-1/#comment-3465 kevin Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:01:52 +0000 http://iowacoldcases.org/#comment-3465 this person was found laying on a old car on ely rd sw in cedar rapids as i was hunting that day. as tho the person was asleep on the car her face was black and her cloths were torn this person was found laying on a old car on ely rd sw in cedar rapids as i was hunting that day. as tho the person was asleep on the car her face was black and her cloths were torn

]]> Comment on Ricky Morehouse by becky http://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/ricky-morehouse/comment-page-1/#comment-3458 becky Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:11:13 +0000 http://iowacoldcases.org/#comment-3458 no words to describe this! how sad. :( the mother is listed on the child abuse registry...why was she allowed to have these precious children in her care in the first place..esp. unsupervised?! our justice system needs some major changes! if the courts would protect children from monsters like her the first time...this poor baby would still be alive! no words to describe this! how sad. :( the mother is listed on the child abuse registry…why was she allowed to have these precious children in her care in the first place..esp. unsupervised?! our justice system needs some major changes! if the courts would protect children from monsters like her the first time…this poor baby would still be alive!

]]> Comment on Delores Hornung by Mike Byrne http://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/delores-hornung/comment-page-1/#comment-3454 Mike Byrne Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:41:54 +0000 http://iowacoldcases.org/#comment-3454 I also knew Eric's family pretty well. My wifes cousin was married to Eric's mom when Eric was small. I haven't seen the family to talk to them in years, but I have talked to my wife's cousin a few times before his death. Joe (my wife's cousin) didn't believe the suicide scenario any more than I did. Both of these cases NEED to be reopened and investigated by someone that DID NOT participate in the initial investigations. They need to be looked at with fresh eyes and open minds. Both Toni and Eric deserve nothing less. The truth needs to come out and the actual murder needs to be sent to prison. I also knew Eric’s family pretty well. My wifes cousin was married to Eric’s mom when Eric was small. I haven’t seen the family to talk to them in years, but I have talked to my wife’s cousin a few times before his death. Joe (my wife’s cousin) didn’t believe the suicide scenario any more than I did. Both of these cases NEED to be reopened and investigated by someone that DID NOT participate in the initial investigations. They need to be looked at with fresh eyes and open minds. Both Toni and Eric deserve nothing less. The truth needs to come out and the actual murder needs to be sent to prison.

]]> Comment on Homicides – 1990s by Jody Ewing http://iowacoldcases.org/homicides-1990s/comment-page-1/#comment-3453 Jody Ewing Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:06:59 +0000 http://iowacoldcases.org/#comment-3453 Thank you for contacting us, Penni. I did some searching tonight and tracked down a Connie Jo Choate, born Dec. 15, 1970, who died Aug. 8, 1995, but other than her being buried in Greene County at the Paton Cemetery, the only other mention of her I found was her mother's obituary. According to the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation's website on unsolved murders, there are currently no open cases in Greene County. http://www.dps.state.ia.us/DCI/coldcaseunit/counties/Greene.shtml If you're fairly certain her case is unsolved, could you provide us with a little more information about where in Iowa she was killed and how her death came about? Thanks in advance! Jody Ewing Thank you for contacting us, Penni. I did some searching tonight and tracked down a Connie Jo Choate, born Dec. 15, 1970, who died Aug. 8, 1995, but other than her being buried in Greene County at the Paton Cemetery, the only other mention of her I found was her mother’s obituary.

According to the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation’s website on unsolved murders, there are currently no open cases in Greene County. http://www.dps.state.ia.us/DCI/coldcaseunit/counties/Greene.shtml

If you’re fairly certain her case is unsolved, could you provide us with a little more information about where in Iowa she was killed and how her death came about? Thanks in advance!

Jody Ewing

]]> Comment on Delores Hornung by Becky White Feather Riney http://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/delores-hornung/comment-page-1/#comment-3452 Becky White Feather Riney Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:29:52 +0000 http://iowacoldcases.org/#comment-3452 Mike you were right, the Keokuk Police did botch their investigation. Much was done wrong, and they wanted to just try to get "us" the family & extended family to shut up & leave them alone. According to DCI, and telephone records, I was the last person to talk to Toni. Living in Des Moines at the time, she called me talking about the supposed "accidental shooting" of Eric around the corner. It was on the 12th, that he was shot. Specific details surrounding that "supposed" accidental suicide were brought to Toni's attention by someone living in the same house where he was shot, and she went to the Keokuk Police about it. But... she also talked with many loved ones about it too, including me. She was murdered the very next day. I told DCI when I came to Keokuk to talk with them that there was no way they could ever convince me that her death was not related to what happened around the corner. I believe that to this day. Toni was an amazing person. She filled the room with her personality. She was as big as life. I miss her and love her and there isn't a day that goes by that I don't wish she was here to share things with. Hi Nicole, it's been a long time. Tell your dad I said hi. Hi Jess love you! Mike you were right, the Keokuk Police did botch their investigation. Much was done wrong, and they wanted to just try to get “us” the family & extended family to shut up & leave them alone. According to DCI, and telephone records, I was the last person to talk to Toni. Living in Des Moines at the time, she called me talking about the supposed “accidental shooting” of Eric around the corner. It was on the 12th, that he was shot. Specific details surrounding that “supposed” accidental suicide were brought to Toni’s attention by someone living in the same house where he was shot, and she went to the Keokuk Police about it. But… she also talked with many loved ones about it too, including me. She was murdered the very next day. I told DCI when I came to Keokuk to talk with them that there was no way they could ever convince me that her death was not related to what happened around the corner. I believe that to this day. Toni was an amazing person. She filled the room with her personality. She was as big as life. I miss her and love her and there isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t wish she was here to share things with. Hi Nicole, it’s been a long time. Tell your dad I said hi. Hi Jess love you!

]]> Comment on The Puzzling Death of Jared Parks by Tammy Parks http://iowacoldcases.org/2010/05/the-puzzling-death-of-jared-parks/comment-page-1/#comment-3451 Tammy Parks Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:04:18 +0000 http://iowacoldcases.org/blog/?p=1692#comment-3451 Jane Doe - Jane Doe2, Please, please contact myself or authorities and give more detailed information. Jane Doe – Jane Doe2,

Please, please contact myself or authorities and give more detailed information.

]]> Comment on Homicides – 1990s by penni http://iowacoldcases.org/homicides-1990s/comment-page-1/#comment-3448 penni Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:11:29 +0000 http://iowacoldcases.org/#comment-3448 I had a friend who was murdered in the 90's Connie Choate or bodensteiner. I do not see her here. Does anyone know how to find out about her case? She was my best friend as a child and teenager. I had a friend who was murdered in the 90′s Connie Choate or bodensteiner. I do not see her here. Does anyone know how to find out about her case? She was my best friend as a child and teenager.

]]> Comment on Delores Hornung by Amanda Diveney http://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/delores-hornung/comment-page-1/#comment-3447 Amanda Diveney Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:28:15 +0000 http://iowacoldcases.org/#comment-3447 Toni or "Aunt Toni" to me was a fun amazingly creative person and a very loving mother and Aunt...i miss her big smiles and booming laugh.Jess you are right something should be done as to all the unanswered questions. You of all deserve the truth as to why your mother was murdered. Rest in Peace Aunt Toni you are not forgotten.god bless Toni or “Aunt Toni” to me was a fun amazingly creative person and a very loving mother and Aunt…i miss her big smiles and booming laugh.Jess you are right something should be done as to all the unanswered questions. You of all deserve the truth as to why your mother was murdered. Rest in Peace Aunt Toni you are not forgotten.god bless

]]> Comment on Delores Hornung by Mike Byrne http://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/delores-hornung/comment-page-1/#comment-3446 Mike Byrne Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:16:09 +0000 http://iowacoldcases.org/#comment-3446 I miss Toni a lot. She was a one-of-a-kind person. Nicole, say hi to your dad for me, will you? I miss Toni a lot. She was a one-of-a-kind person. Nicole, say hi to your dad for me, will you?

]]> Comment on Delores Hornung by Nancy Bowers http://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/delores-hornung/comment-page-1/#comment-3433 Nancy Bowers Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:05:06 +0000 http://iowacoldcases.org/#comment-3433 Jessica, Please accept the condolences of Iowa Cold Cases on the loss of your mother. We hope that answers can be found. I have been in touch with the reporter who covered the trial and am hopeful that she can provide publicity that will bring forward some tips. Keep the faith. Jessica, Please accept the condolences of Iowa Cold Cases on the loss of your mother. We hope that answers can be found. I have been in touch with the reporter who covered the trial and am hopeful that she can provide publicity that will bring forward some tips. Keep the faith.

]]> Comment on Delores Hornung by jessica raleigh http://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/delores-hornung/comment-page-1/#comment-3432 jessica raleigh Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:38:14 +0000 http://iowacoldcases.org/#comment-3432 i am toni's daughter and it has been very hard living without my mother and the fact that we have no answers about her murder makes it that much harder, not only for me but my family as well. I also believe that her murder and the young man's death are linked. i just hope that we will find out who did this. she was a great woman, mother, daughter, sister, friend, cousin and so much more and was loved by so many people.al i ask is if anyone knows anything even the littlest thing to come forward because it may help solve this case. i am toni’s daughter and it has been very hard living without my mother and the fact that we have no answers about her murder makes it that much harder, not only for me but my family as well. I also believe that her murder and the young man’s death are linked. i just hope that we will find out who did this. she was a great woman, mother, daughter, sister, friend, cousin and so much more and was loved by so many people.al i ask is if anyone knows anything even the littlest thing to come forward because it may help solve this case.

]]> Comment on Maureen Farley by Jody Ewing http://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/maureen-farley/comment-page-1/#comment-3413 Jody Ewing Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:10:12 +0000 http://iowacoldcases.org/#comment-3413 David, I'm sorry I missed your most recent comment in response to my earlier reply. Attribution just means that if you use something from someone else's story or article in your own project (i.e. a quote, a paragraph, a photo, etc.) that you show in your work where you got the information. My "Sources" list following Maureen's story is a good example; it lists all the publications or media sources I used to put a case summary together for Maureen's page here on our site. Your project is probably over by now, and I hope you earned a nice grade for your work. You are right about how difficult it is to find information online about these older cases; it is precisely why I decided to build the website and make information available to the public. Please feel free to contact me directly at jody@iowacoldcases.org if I can still be of any help or if you have any further questions. Thank you again for writing. All best, Jody David,

I’m sorry I missed your most recent comment in response to my earlier reply. Attribution just means that if you use something from someone else’s story or article in your own project (i.e. a quote, a paragraph, a photo, etc.) that you show in your work where you got the information. My “Sources” list following Maureen’s story is a good example; it lists all the publications or media sources I used to put a case summary together for Maureen’s page here on our site.

Your project is probably over by now, and I hope you earned a nice grade for your work. You are right about how difficult it is to find information online about these older cases; it is precisely why I decided to build the website and make information available to the public.

Please feel free to contact me directly at jody@iowacoldcases.org if I can still be of any help or if you have any further questions. Thank you again for writing.

All best,

Jody

]]> Comment on Villisca Axe Murders by Nancy Bowers http://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/villisca-axe-murders/comment-page-1/#comment-3366 Nancy Bowers Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:57:44 +0000 http://iowacoldcases.org/#comment-3366 Sara is referring to a comment left on ICC's Villisca Case Summery at http://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/villisca-axe-murders/ In the comments section, BekaShakur wrote, "When the people say Legion did the killing, look at the reverends name, LyGeIn, that’s Lyn George Jacklin, all in 1 word." Reverend Lyn George Jacklin Kelly was suspected of killing the Moore Family. Sara is referring to a comment left on ICC’s Villisca Case Summery at http://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/villisca-axe-murders/ In the comments section, BekaShakur wrote, “When the people say Legion did the killing, look at the reverends name, LyGeIn, that’s Lyn George Jacklin, all in 1 word.” Reverend Lyn George Jacklin Kelly was suspected of killing the Moore Family.

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