Anamosa penitentiary murder suspect to claim self-defense in bench trial
Animals, a murder suspect plans to claim self defense court documents show Michael Dutcher will make the argument at an august 3rd bench trial. He and thomas Woodard faced two counts of first degree murder, investigators say those inmates killed to prison workers in an emotional Lorena Sheltie and robert McFarlane back in March. The deadly attack sparked numerous prison reforms across Iowa.
Anamosa penitentiary murder suspect to claim self-defense in bench trial
An Anamosa State Penitentiary murder suspect plans to claim self-defense. Court documents show Michael Dutcher will make the argument at an Aug. 3 bench trial. Dutcher and Thomas Woodard face two counts of first-degree murder in the March 23 deaths of 50-year-old nurse Lorena Schulte and 46-year-old correctional officer Robert McFarland. Related: ‘It’s just not fair’: Anamosa residents mourn deaths at state penitentiaryThe deadly attack sparked numerous prison reforms in Iowa.In May, the Iowa Department of Corrections announced new safety measures, including the hiring of Brian Foster as security operations director. The position’s sole purpose is to improve security in all nine state prisons and implementing new safety measures.Lawmakers agreed to a $20 million budget increase for the Iowa Department of Corrections that same month.
ANAMOSA, Iowa —
An Anamosa State Penitentiary murder suspect plans to claim self-defense.
Court documents show Michael Dutcher will make the argument at an Aug. 3 bench trial.
Dutcher and Thomas Woodard face two counts of first-degree murder in the March 23 deaths of 50-year-old nurse Lorena Schulte and 46-year-old correctional officer Robert McFarland.
Related: ‘It’s just not fair’: Anamosa residents mourn deaths at state penitentiary
The deadly attack sparked numerous prison reforms in Iowa.
In May, the Iowa Department of Corrections announced new safety measures, including the hiring of Brian Foster as security operations director.
The position’s sole purpose is to improve security in all nine state prisons and implementing new safety measures.
Lawmakers agreed to a $20 million budget increase for the Iowa Department of Corrections that same month.
