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Graham: 'I support the judge's ruling in Lewis case'

Statement from Polk County Attorney Kimberly Graham on the Pieper Lewis case:

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5/31/2023

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Hyde convicted of second-degree murder in beating death

A Polk County deputy and other witnesses saw Hyde assault Timothy G. Thacker, 63, of Des Moines near Hubbell Avenue and Highway 65 on Sept. 21, 2021. Thacker died a few days later.

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5/19/2023

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Jury convicts Klever for first-degree murder of missing Des Moines woman

“The relentlessness of the investigation by law enforcement and the quality of the evidence made the difference in this case,” said Polk County Attorney Kimberly Graham.

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5/3/2023

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McFadden, Allen sentenced in GPS stalking case

“I share the community’s outrage at McFadden’s and Allen’s behavior,” Polk County Attorney Kimberly Graham said. “It’s important that the community understands that these plea deals were negotiated in consultation with the victim’s advocate."

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5/1/2023

5K run/walk will honor crime victims
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5K run/walk will honor crime victims

The National Crime Victims' Rights Week Benefit 5K Run/Walk is Saturday, April 29, in Water Works Park in Des Moines. This free event will include food trucks, music, entertainment for children, and a resource fair for survivors.

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4/24/2023

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Des Moines man gets 70 years for sexually abusing minors

Todd Robert Hicks, 43, was arrested in August 2022 and charged with six counts of 2nd-degree sexual abuse and three counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. He was accused of abusing the children and filming the acts. He pleaded guilty to the charges on Jan. 17, 2023.

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4/13/2023

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Get your driver's license reinstated through revamped program

Many Polk County residents who have lost their driving privileges can now get their licenses reinstated more quickly and through payments based on their incomes.

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3/27/2023

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Graham supports U Visa process for crime victims

Polk County Attorney Kimberly Graham encourages noncitizen survivors of crime to cooperate with law enforcement, pledging that her office will support their efforts to obtain a U Visa if they qualify.

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3/20/2023

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Prosecutor: Bills would harm abuse survivors

The Polk County Attorney’s Office asks Iowa legislators to proceed carefully before passing bills to discharge defendants from probation early.

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3/2/2023

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Inmate sentenced in 2012 cold-case killing

An inmate at the Anamosa State Penitentiary was sentenced Wednesday to 50 years in prison after confessing to a 2012 murder.

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2/25/2023

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Saylor Township man gets life sentence for kidnapping, sex abuse

A Saylor Township man was sentenced to life in prison Friday for kidnapping and sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl.

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2/25/2023

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Des Moines man gets 100 years for sexually abusing minors

Joshua Gil, 46, pleaded guilty to 10 felonies.

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2/25/2023