Williamstown

On June 1, 2015, in , by Jody Ewing

Cold Cases in Williamstown, Iowa         Homicide Rhonda A. Knutson 22 YOA Phillips 66 Convenience Store U.S. Highway 63 Williamstown / New Hampton, IA Chickasaw County (Jurisdiction) DCI Case Number: 92-07040 September 7, 1992 Rhonda Knutson, 22, was bludgeoned to death in the early morning hours on Monday, Sept. 7, 1992, while working […]

Weekend Anniversaries: Greg, Terri, “Kip,” Lyman, and George

On September 29, 2014, in Anniversaries, by Jody Ewing

This weekend came to a close, as have many years past, with five Iowa families wondering what happened to loved ones. In cases that spanned more than five decades, family members still ask when answers will come and justice will be served for a Sioux City teen, a man who fought in World War II […]

New Hampton

On August 29, 2013, in , by Jody Ewing

Cold Cases in New Hampton, Iowa       Homicide Rhonda A. Knutson 22 YOA Phillips 66 Convenience Store U.S. Highway 63 New Hampton, IA Chickasaw County (Jurisdiction) DCI Case Number: 92-07040 September 7, 1992 Rhonda Knutson, 22, was bludgeoned to death in the early morning hours on Monday, Sept. 7, 1992, while working the overnight […]

Bryan Pence

On April 5, 2011, in , by Jody Ewing

Bryan Eugene Pence Homicide Bryan Eugene Pence 21 YOA 3725 Frederick M. Hubbell Avenue Des Moines, IA Polk County Case # 1986-22875 May 29, 1986   Case Summary compiled by Jody Ewing Bryan Eugene Pence, a 21-year-old Sinclair Service Station employee, was shot in the back around 10 p.m. on Thursday, May 29, 1986, during […]

Brian Schappert

On January 23, 2011, in , by Jody Ewing

Brian Lee Schappert Homicide — CLOSED Brian Lee Schappert 22 YOA Kum & Go Convenience Store 2743 Mount Vernon Rd. SE Cedar Rapids, Iowa Linn County Case Number: 92-08179 September 8, 1989 UPDATE: Cold case murder of Cedar Rapids man 30 years ago closed by police Two men police believe killed 22-year-old Brian Schappert are […]

George Geary

On January 3, 2011, in , by Jody Ewing

George H. Geary Homicide George H. Geary 40 YOA M & H Service Station Keosauqua Way and Crocker St. Des Moines, IA Polk County Des Moines PD Case Number: 1963-601 DCI Case Number: 63-00218 Sunday, January 13, 1963     George H. Geary, 40, had worked at the M & H service station in Des […]

Rhonda Knutson

On December 15, 2010, in , by Jody Ewing

Rhonda Anette Knutson Homicide Rhonda Anette Knutson 22 YOA Phillips 66 Convenience Store U.S. Highway 63 Williamstown / New Hampton, IA Chickasaw County (Jurisdiction) DCI Case Number: 92-07040 September 7, 1992   Case Summary compiled by Jody Ewing   Early on Monday, September 7, 1992, Rhonda Anette Knutson was murdered while working the 9 p.m. […]