Man convicted in Melody Hoffman's murder argues defense failure, requests new trial

One of the men found guilty of murder Marion woman Melody Hoffman is asking the court for a new trial saying his defense ...
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Van Patten's fate now in hands of jury in the murder trial of 20-year-old Marion woman

A jury will soon decide the fate of Dakota Van Patten, who's accused of helping his friend murder a Marion woman last year. Melody Hoffman was 20-years -old when she was found dead in February of 2024 ...
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Investigators testify about phone, Apple Watch evidence in day three of Van Patten murder trial

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Friday marked the third day of testimony in the trial of Dakota Van Patten, who is charged with first-degree murder, kidnapping and conspiracy to commit a forcible felony ...
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Van Patten Murder Trial: County attorney on complexities of prosecuting case

[LINN COUNTY, Iowa] — Dakota Van Patten has been convicted of first-degree murder and kidnapping in the 2024 death of Melody Hoffman. Hoffman's body was discovered at Lily Lake in Amana, and ...
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He's Accused of Killing Woman, Then Taking Selfies in Her Glasses — Now M.E. Says She Was Possibly Pregnant

In Feb. 2024, the remains of Melody Hoffman were found at a pond in Iowa, say authorities Megan Hoffman;Linn County Jail Melody Hoffman, 20, was killed in Feb. 2024 Her on-again-off-again boyfriend, ...
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Opening statements expected to start tomorrow in Cedar Rapids murder trial

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Opening statements are set to begin tomorrow in the murder trial of Dakota Van Patten, who is charged with the killing of Melody Hoffman. Hoffman's body was discovered last year ...
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Melody Hoffman’s mother testifies in day two of Van Patten murder trial

KCRG-TV9 First Alert Storm Team Chief Meteorologist Joe Winters has your latest First Alert Forecast, featuring frost and freeze conditions tonight. Hannah Miller, a Registered Veterinary Technician, ...