Today, October 18, 2019, Muscatine County Attorney Alan R. Ostergren announced that a charge of murder in the first degree was filed today against DAVID J.S. HATFIELD, 23, of Muscatine.
On October 16, 2019, the Muscatine County Joint Communications Center received a 911 call from HATFIELD stating that his girlfriend had shot herself at the Saulbury Recreation Area in rural Muscatine County. The criminal complaint alleges that in a subsequent interview HATFIELD admitted to having shot the victim and that he further admitted having fired a practice shot before doing so.
The victim of this incident is Kaitlyn Palmer, 18, of Muscatine. Palmer died at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics on October 17, 2019. The cause of death was a single gunshot wound to the head.
HATFIELD was previously charged with attempt to commit murder in connection with this incident. His bond is currently set at $1,000,000 cash only. He remains in custody in the Muscatine County Jail. His next court appearance will be a preliminary hearing on October 28, 2019, at 9:00 a.m.
Murder in the first degree is a class "A" felony punishable by life imprisonment.
This incident was investigated by the Muscatine County Sheriff's Office, the Muscatine Police Department, and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation.
A criminal charge is merely an accusation. The defendant is presumed innocent.
Friday, October 18, 2019
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Arrest made in bicycle fatality
Muscatine County Attorney Alan R. Ostergren announced that an arrest has been made in the August 12, 2019, death of a bicyclist.
On August 12, 2019, Muscatine Police Department and Iowa State Patrol responded to the area of 41st Street South and Grandview Avenue for a report of a bicyclist who had apparently been struck by a motor vehicle. The bicyclist, Devin Estabrook, later died from his injuries.
Charges have now been filed against TERRY GOUGH, 52, of Morning Sun, Iowa for the offense of leaving the scene of a fatality accident. The criminal complaint alleges that GOUGH was the operator of a commercial motor vehicle which struck Estabrook. The complaint further alleges that GOUGH did not stop and render aid as required by law. The complaint further alleges that GOUGH later drove past the scene again when emergency vehicles were present investigating the incident.
Leaving the scene of a fatality accident is a class "D" felony punishable by a prison term of not to exceed five years and a fine of between $750 and $7,500.
GOUGH was arrested without incident on this charge. His next court date is a preliminary hearing scheduled for October 25, 2019, at 9:00 a.m.
GOUGH's mugshot:
A criminal charge is merely an accusation. The defendant is presumed to be innocent.
On August 12, 2019, Muscatine Police Department and Iowa State Patrol responded to the area of 41st Street South and Grandview Avenue for a report of a bicyclist who had apparently been struck by a motor vehicle. The bicyclist, Devin Estabrook, later died from his injuries.
Charges have now been filed against TERRY GOUGH, 52, of Morning Sun, Iowa for the offense of leaving the scene of a fatality accident. The criminal complaint alleges that GOUGH was the operator of a commercial motor vehicle which struck Estabrook. The complaint further alleges that GOUGH did not stop and render aid as required by law. The complaint further alleges that GOUGH later drove past the scene again when emergency vehicles were present investigating the incident.
Leaving the scene of a fatality accident is a class "D" felony punishable by a prison term of not to exceed five years and a fine of between $750 and $7,500.
GOUGH was arrested without incident on this charge. His next court date is a preliminary hearing scheduled for October 25, 2019, at 9:00 a.m.
GOUGH's mugshot:
A criminal charge is merely an accusation. The defendant is presumed to be innocent.
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