Linn County Attorney Nick Maybanks says this verdict is justice for Melody and her family. Megan and TJ Hoffman, Melody’s parents, say they are relieved with this verdict.

McKinley Louisma, one of the men charged with the murder of Marion woman Melody Hoffman, has been convicted on all counts.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A jury has found McKinley Louisma guilty of kidnapping and murdering 20-year-old Melody Hoffman.

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A Linn County jury, deliberating for less than two hours on Thursday, convicted a Hiawatha man for kidnapping, torturing and ...

The murder trial of McKinley Louisma, charged in the death of Melody Hoffman, 20, continued Tuesday with evidence of ...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KWWL) -- Both the prosecution and defense in the McKinley Louisma murder trial rested their case after ...

The courtroom fell silent Thursday as forensic revelations, digital trails, and glimpses into fractured relationships ...

The trial of McKinley Louisma, charged with first-degree murder and kidnapping in connection to the February killing of his ...

MCKINLEY LUISMA IS CHARGED WITH THE MURDER OF MELODY HOFFMAN. HER BODY WAS FOUND NEAR AMANA LILY LAKE IN FEBRUARY. LUISMA IS DEFENSE FILED A MOTION TO SUPPRESS INFORMATION. THIS INCLUDES THE FACT ...

A Linn County jury found McKinley Louisma guilty on all charges in the murder of Melody Hoffman. He now faces a lifetime in ...

The trial for McKinley Louisma begins Monday in Linn County, where he faces first-degree murder, kidnapping and conspiracy ...