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Monday, March 24, 2008

Woman, 4 Children Found Dead in Iowa City Home

Monday, March 24, 2008

Woman, 4 Children Found Dead in Iowa City Home

IOWA CITY, Iowa ? Police said a van involved in a fiery, fatal crash Monday morning belonged to a man who was being sought in connection with the killings of his wife and four children. Iowa City police said the van was owned by Steven Sueppel, who was being sought after the five bodies were found in his home at 629 Barrington Road.

Sgt. Troy Kelsay wouldn't release the names of the victims, but he confirmed they were Sueppel's wife and children, ages 3, 5, 7 and 10.

The matter began when dispatchers received a call at 06:31 a.m. saying officers needed to respond to the Barrington Road home immediately. The caller then hung up....

-- Source/continues: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,340920,00.html

Posted by Paul Anderson at 19:52.37
Categories: Emergency Services