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Trial set for May for man accused of kidnapping Kwik Shop clerk
Feb. 24, 2011 6:01 pm
CEDAR RAPIDS – The first-degree kidnapping trial of Keith Elson Jr., accused of kidnapping and raping a Kwik Shop clerk in May, was reset Thursday to May 9 in Linn County District Court.
Elson, 54, of Cedar Rapids, is accused of kidnapping Amanda Daniel, 19, at knife point from the Kwik Shop, 1001 First Ave. SW, May 17. Daniel told police Elson also raped her during the incident.
Elson through his attorney filed his intent to claim insanity, diminished capacity and intoxication as his defense.
A judge ordered a psychiatric evaluation to be conducted on Elson in August, as requested by the prosecution.
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