The chief state medical examiner on Friday testified the single bullet that killed 17-year-old Cristian Upah during a marijuana robbery last May did extensive damage to his diaphragm muscle, intestines and lower right back muscle. The gunshot caused “significant” blood loss and collapsed his left lung.
Articles Tagged: Murder
Crime & Courts Mar. 21, 2024 6:37 pm695d ago
Witnesses, who lived in duplex where Cristian Upah was fatally shot outside in the yardlast year, said they heard a gunshot and female screaming and then saw Keyun McGowan running from the scene.
Crime & Courts Mar. 20, 2024 7:07 pm696d ago
The girlfriend of Cristian Upah, who was fatally shot last year in a marijuana robbery, testified she can’t identify 17-year-old Keyun McGowan, who is on trial this week. But McGowan’s best friend identified him as the shooter during his testimony Wednesday.
Crime & Courts Mar. 20, 2024 9:07 am696d ago
A Cedar Rapids man charged in Chris Bagley’s fatal stabbing will ask judge to move trial out of Linn County based on social media posts. Prosecutor says there’s no Iowa law that addresses social media in regards to change of venue motion.
Crime & Courts Mar. 18, 2024 7:47 am698d ago
‘I wish I could remember that day,’ his daughter, now 42, says
Crime & Courts Mar. 21, 2024 7:51 am695d ago
A judge convicts a Cedar Rapids man of second-degree murder for fatally assaulting mother. His bench trial was in November and the judge announced his verdict Friday. The man faces up to 50 years in prison.
Crime & Courts Mar. 14, 2024 7:55 am702d ago
Duval Walker was found guilty Wednesday of first-degree murder and going armed with intent on March 13, 2024 in Linn County District Court in connection with the March 17, 2023 shooting death of Cameron Barnes at Cocktails & Company in Marion. Sentencing is scheduled for April 26.
Crime & Courts Mar. 8, 2024 6:52 pm708d ago
Marion Sgt. Nicole Hotz breaks down surveillance video of fist fight that turns into fatal shooting last St. Patrick’s Day at Marion bar.
Crime & Courts Mar. 7, 2024 8:08 pm709d ago
Testimony started Thursday for a Cedar Rapids man accused of fatally shooting another man last St. Patrick’s Day at a Marion bar. Cameron Barnes died from a single gunshot wound to the back of his neck.
Crime & Courts Mar. 6, 2024 5:59 pm710d ago
A Cedar Rapids man who fatally shot a man who complained about noise was convicted of a lesser charge — second-degree murder — Wednesday following a five-day trial. Brannon Johnson, 22, faces up to 50 years in prison.
Crime & Courts Mar. 7, 2024 10:27 am709d ago
A Cedar Rapids man charged with fatally shooting a man last year on St. Patrick’s Day inside a Marion bar pleads to one lesser charge before trial began Tuesday.
Crime & Courts Feb. 29, 2024 9:41 am716d ago
A woman testified that her roommate was shot by her co-worker after he complained about them partying in the apartment as he was trying to get some sleep.
Crime & Courts Feb. 26, 2024 8:09 am719d ago
Linn County prosecutor says investigation leading to three arrests in the kidnapping and fatal assault of 20-year-old Marion woman is the ‘swiftest’ during his tenure. He attributes it to the dedication and work ethic of the multiple law enforcement agencies investigating the slaying.
Crime & Courts Feb. 23, 2024 5:58 pm722d ago
Family and friends gathered in Marion Thursday night for a candlelight vigil to commemorate the life of Melody Hoffman, a 20-year-old Marion woman who police say was kidnapped and murdered over the weekend.
Crime & Courts Feb. 19, 2024 4:43 pm726d ago
After more than two years of investigation, a Traer woman was charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of her husband in their home. Her husband died from two gunshot wounds to his face.

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