IA
Investigative briefings for this state and the cities driving the highest case volume.
MortaVox indexes 2,785 death records across 210 cities in IA, including causes of death and serial killer mentions where available.
State Briefing
2,785 fatalities last year.
2,785 families changed forever.
Here are the cases behind the numbers.
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Mason City, IA • 7435
Homicide
On July 25, Dustin Lee Honken and his girlfriend Johnson murdered a dealer set to testify against him in a drug trial, along with the dealer's girlfriend and her two youn
Waterloo, IA • 1588
Murder
Clark Perry Baldwin was arrested on May 6, 2020 in Waterloo, IA for multiple murders based on DNA evidence
Cerro Gordo County, IA • 7258
Murder
Dustin Lee Honken and Angela Jane Johnson were convicted of the 1993 murders of five people in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa.
Council Bluffs, IA • 1701
Manslaughter by negligence
Manslaughter by negligence involving Other left lasting consequences in Council Bluffs.
Clinton, IA • 1701
Murder and non-negligent manslaughter
Murder and non-negligent manslaughter involving Gun left lasting consequences in Clinton.
Polk County, IA • 1701
Manslaughter by negligence
Manslaughter by negligence involving Other left lasting consequences in Polk County.
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Johnson County
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Johnston
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Keokuk County
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Washington
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About the data
Records are aggregated from public data sources and updated as new entries are released. Filters on the map let you explore causes of death, dates, and serial killer references.
Frequently asked questions
How many death records are available for IA?
MortaVox lists 2,785 death records across 210 cities in IA.
Which IA cities have the most records?
Top cities by record count include Des Moines, Davenport, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Sioux City, Council Bluffs, Polk County, and Fort Dodge.
What details are included in these records?
Records may include dates, causes of death, weapons, and serial killer mentions when available.