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Photos: Keyun McGowan Murder Trial
Photos from Friday testimony in the Murder Trial of Keyun McGowan

Mar. 22, 2024 1:35 pm
Keyun McGowan appears with his attorney Patrick McMullen and Kristymarie Shipley (not shown) for his trial at the Linn County Courthouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Friday, March 22, 2024. McGowan is accused of fatally shooting Cristian Upah, on May 10, 2023, after attempting to rob Upah of money and vape cartridges in Cedar Rapids. McGowan is charged with first-degree murder, two charges of robbery, going armed with intent, assault while displaying a weapon and use of a dangerous weapon in the commission of a crime. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Sixth Judicial District Judge Chad Kepros listens to arguments by the defense during the trial of Keyun McGowan at the Linn County Courthouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Friday, March 22, 2024. McGowan is accused of fatally shooting Cristian Upah, on May 10, 2023, after attempting to rob Upah of money and vape cartridges in Cedar Rapids. McGowan is charged with first-degree murder, two charges of robbery, going armed with intent, assault while displaying a weapon and use of a dangerous weapon in the commission of a crime. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Defense attorney Kristymarie Shipley cross examines Cedar Rapids Police Department investigator Matthew Denlinger during the trial of Keyun McGowan at the Linn County Courthouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Friday, March 22, 2024. McGowan is accused of fatally shooting Cristian Upah, on May 10, 2023, after attempting to rob Upah of money and vape cartridges in Cedar Rapids. McGowan is charged with first-degree murder, two charges of robbery, going armed with intent, abuse while displaying a weapon and use of a dangerous weapon in the commission of a crime. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Defense attorney Kristymarie Shipley (left) listens to re-directt of a witness by the prosecution as she sits with her client Keyun McGowan during his trial at the Linn County Courthouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Friday, March 22, 2024. McGowan is accused of fatally shooting Cristian Upah, on May 10, 2023, after attempting to rob Upah of money and vape cartridges in Cedar Rapids. McGowan is charged with first-degree murder, two charges of robbery, going armed with intent, assault while displaying a weapon and use of a dangerous weapon in the commission of a crime. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Defense attorney Patrick McMullen listens as Assistant Linn County Attorney Jordan Schier (not shown) re-directs prosecution witness Cedar Rapids Police Department investigator Matthew Denlinger during the trial of Keyun McGowan at the Linn County Courthouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Friday, March 22, 2024. McGowan is accused of fatally shooting Cristian Upah, on May 10, 2023, after attempting to rob Upah of money and vape cartridges in Cedar Rapids. McGowan is charged with first-degree murder, two charges of robbery, going armed with intent, assault while displaying a weapon and use of a dangerous weapon in the commission of a crime. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Defense attorney Kristymarie Shipley (right) shows defense exhibits to Assistant Linn County Attorney Alex Anderson (left) as defense attorney Patrick McMullen is seen in the background during the trial of Keyun McGowan at the Linn County Courthouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Friday, March 22, 2024. McGowan is accused of fatally shooting Cristian Upah, on May 10, 2023, after attempting to rob Upah of money and vape cartridges in Cedar Rapids. McGowan is charged with first-degree murder, two charges of robbery, going armed with intent, abuse while displaying a weapon and use of a dangerous weapon in the commission of a crime. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Dennis Klein, a forensic pathologist with the Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner testifies during the trial of Keyun McGowan at the Linn County Courthouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Friday, March 22, 2024. McGowan is accused of fatally shooting Cristian Upah, on May 10, 2023, after attempting to rob Upah of money and vape cartridges in Cedar Rapids. McGowan is charged with first-degree murder, two charges of robbery, going armed with intent, assault while displaying a weapon and use of a dangerous weapon in the commission of a crime. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Dennis Klein, a forensic pathologist with the Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner testifies about the path the bullet took once it entered Cristian Upah during the trial of Keyun McGowan at the Linn County Courthouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Friday, March 22, 2024. McGowan is accused of fatally shooting Cristian Upah, on May 10, 2023, after attempting to rob Upah of money and vape cartridges in Cedar Rapids. McGowan is charged with first-degree murder, two charges of robbery, going armed with intent, assault while displaying a weapon and use of a dangerous weapon in the commission of a crime. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Dennis Klein, a forensic pathologist with the Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner testifies about the path the bullet took once it entered Cristian Upah during the trial of Keyun McGowan at the Linn County Courthouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Friday, March 22, 2024. McGowan is accused of fatally shooting Cristian Upah, on May 10, 2023, after attempting to rob Upah of money and vape cartridges in Cedar Rapids. McGowan is charged with first-degree murder, two charges of robbery, going armed with intent, assault while displaying a weapon and use of a dangerous weapon in the commission of a crime. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Sixth Judicial District Judge Chad Kepros listens to Assistant Linn County Attorney Jordan Schier as he gives the state’s rebuttal to the defense asking for a motion of acquittal during the trial of Keyun McGowan at the Linn County Courthouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Friday, March 22, 2024. Kepros denied the motion. McGowan is accused of fatally shooting Cristian Upah, on May 10, 2023, after attempting to rob Upah of money and vape cartridges in Cedar Rapids. McGowan is charged with first-degree murder, two charges of robbery, going armed with intent, assault while displaying a weapon and use of a dangerous weapon in the commission of a crime. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
The bullet recovered from Cristian Upah is shown on a video monitor during the testimony of Dennis Klein, a forensic pathologist with the Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner during the trial of Keyun McGowan at the Linn County Courthouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Friday, March 22, 2024. McGowan is accused of fatally shooting Cristian Upah, on May 10, 2023, after attempting to rob Upah of money and vape cartridges in Cedar Rapids. McGowan is charged with first-degree murder, two charges of robbery, going armed with intent, assault while displaying a weapon and use of a dangerous weapon in the commission of a crime. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Sixth Judicial District Judge Chad Kepros (center) conducts a sidebar with Assistant Linn County Attorney Alex Anderson (left) and defense attorney Patrick McMullen during the trial of Keyun McGowan at the Linn County Courthouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Friday, March 22, 2024. McGowan is accused of fatally shooting Cristian Upah, on May 10, 2023, after attempting to rob Upah of money and vape cartridges in Cedar Rapids. McGowan is charged with first-degree murder, two charges of robbery, going armed with intent, abuse while displaying a weapon and use of a dangerous weapon in the commission of a crime. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Keyun McGowan looks into the gallery as he appears with his attorney Patrick McMullen and Kristymarie Shipley (not shown) for his trial at the Linn County Courthouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Friday, March 22, 2024. McGowan is accused of fatally shooting Cristian Upah, on May 10, 2023, after attempting to rob Upah of money and vape cartridges in Cedar Rapids. McGowan is charged with first-degree murder, two charges of robbery, going armed with intent, assault while displaying a weapon and use of a dangerous weapon in the commission of a crime. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Police Department investigator Matthew Denlinger testifies during the trial of Keyun McGowan at the Linn County Courthouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Friday, March 22, 2024. McGowan is accused of fatally shooting Cristian Upah, on May 10, 2023, after attempting to rob Upah of money and vape cartridges in Cedar Rapids. McGowan is charged with first-degree murder, two charges of robbery, going armed with intent, assault while displaying a weapon and use of a dangerous weapon in the commission of a crime. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Keyun McGowan stands as the jury enters the courtroom for his trial at the Linn County Courthouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Friday, March 22, 2024. McGowan is accused of fatally shooting Cristian Upah, on May 10, 2023, after attempting to rob Upah of money and vape cartridges in Cedar Rapids. McGowan is charged with first-degree murder, two charges of robbery, going armed with intent, assault while displaying a weapon and use of a dangerous weapon in the commission of a crime. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Keyun McGowan stands as the jury enters the courtroom for his trial at the Linn County Courthouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Friday, March 22, 2024. McGowan is accused of fatally shooting Cristian Upah, on May 10, 2023, after attempting to rob Upah of money and vape cartridges in Cedar Rapids. McGowan is charged with first-degree murder, two charges of robbery, going armed with intent, assault while displaying a weapon and use of a dangerous weapon in the commission of a crime. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Keyun McGowan sits with his attorneys Kristymarie Shipley (left) and Patrick McMullen (not shown) during his trial at the Linn County Courthouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Friday, March 22, 2024. McGowan is accused of fatally shooting Cristian Upah, on May 10, 2023, after attempting to rob Upah of money and vape cartridges in Cedar Rapids. McGowan is charged with first-degree murder, two charges of robbery, going armed with intent, assault while displaying a weapon and use of a dangerous weapon in the commission of a crime. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Keyun McGowan stands as the jury enters the courtroom for his trial at the Linn County Courthouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Friday, March 22, 2024. McGowan is accused of fatally shooting Cristian Upah, on May 10, 2023, after attempting to rob Upah of money and vape cartridges in Cedar Rapids. McGowan is charged with first-degree murder, two charges of robbery, going armed with intent, assault while displaying a weapon and use of a dangerous weapon in the commission of a crime. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
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