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My son was murdered on December 14, 2020. I received a copy of the 911 call recording from the Sheriff in November 2023, and it has an incorrect time of the call. The 911 Communication Manager stated that the Sheriff did not request her to make any copy for me. I reported this discrepancy to DCI,... View More 
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answered on Jun 13, 2025
What you’re going through is heartbreaking, and the lack of clear answers only makes your pain worse. When critical details like the timing of a 911 call or the handling of evidence are inconsistent, it’s completely reasonable to question the integrity of the investigation. Dismissing your... View More
My son was murdered on 12-14-2020 in Franklin County, Iowa, amidst numerous discrepancies in the investigation conducted by Sheriff D. and DCI Agent Chris C. False information has been presented, such as a 911 recording with an incorrect call time and contradictions in the autopsy report that... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2025
I'm sorry for your loss. I am sure it is a painful experience. With that said your partial description of facts is insufficient to form a basis for defamation, emotional distress or "misconduct". I was unable to read any online news items regarding your son's death. Until I... View More
What recourse do we have? Never want another family to deal with the same loss as we have had.
answered on Sep 8, 2020
If there is insurance you can sue for wrongful death.
answered on May 1, 2018
I am only willing to put the time into answering this question if I am hired on a contingent fee basis to represent the estate. The Administrator or Executor would need to call my office, schedule a time to talk and then decide if they wanted to hire the Lombardi Law Firm. It is doubtful any lawyer... View More
My mom was struck from behind walking home on thanksgiving morning along the highway.
The doctor just released her from the hospital before the accident happened.
She wasnt in her right mind because her Med doctor took he off of lithium and put her on something else which messed her... View More
answered on Mar 6, 2018
There are multiple possible claims with this fact scenario. It appears you are asking about medical malpractice, but there could be a motor vehicle accident claim against the driver and owner. There could be a dram shop action against a bar. You need to discuss it with a lawyer. You need an... View More
March of 2017 I contacted a DHS case worker regarding my sister being addicted to prescription drugs while being pregnant and neglecting her two other chidren and nothing was done. Other people besides me have contacted DHS with the same concerns I had and again nothing was done. September 28th... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2018
The nieces estate would have a claim as would children. Suggest that you contact a member of the Iowa Assn for Justice to get the basics of who can sue, then proceed from there.
that I'm only looking into filing for wrongful death now. Is it too late?
answered on Nov 5, 2016
I'm hesitant to answer this question without knowing more. See a lawyer. My gut tells me it's doubtful. And so see a lawyer.
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