Three family members killed during a shooting last month at an eastern Iowa state park were shot, stabbed and/or strangled, according to autopsy results released Thursday. Tyler Schmidt, 42, died from a gunshot wound and “multiple sharp force injuries,” while his wife, 42-year-old Sarah Schmidt, died from multiple sharp force injuries, the Iowa Department of…
Suspected Gunman’s Motive in Iowa Park Killings a Mystery
The question at the center of an investigation into the killings of three family members—including a 6-year-old girl—at an eastern Iowa state park campground is: Why? It’s a question that, so far, investigators haven’t been able to answer as they look for any connection between the family and the suspected shooter. They have uncovered little…
Teen Dies After Falling Off 60 Foot Cliff at Missouri State Park
An 18-year-old girl died after falling from a cliff at a well-known state park in southeast Missouri over the weekend. Mariah Brielle “Elle” Schramm was with her friends enjoying the waters of Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park in Reynolds County when she climbed to the top of a rock and then slipped and fell 50 to…
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