IA - Melody Hoffman, 20, kidnapped, murdered & dumped near lake, Apple Watch showed moment it stopped tracking her heartbeat, Marion, 18 Feb 2024

[Lisalong]

This statement broke my heart!

''She said the body had “pale perfect skin and glorious curls.” The woman wasn’t moving and she had “slashes and gashes all over her,” Robasse said.''

Prosecutor: Marion woman’s kidnapping, fatal torture was ‘depraved, dehumanizing’
I noticed how beautiful she was in a picture. Those curls ,so amazing. I think the witness statement was a perfect description ,of the human she saw ,I wish she didnt have to see her with the monster marks.

Damn this made my eyes well up. Just not fair.....

 

[Soulmagent]

Damn this made my eyes well up. Just not fair.....

It really isn't.

 

[Niner]

The only docket update

Filings
Title: STATE OF IOWA VS VAN PATTEN, DAKOTA LYLE
Case: 06571 FECR153500 (LINN)
Citation Number:
Docket # Event Filed By Filed Create Date Last Updated Action Date
D0084 Motion DIMITROVA RAYA 12/31/2024 12/31/2024 12/31/2024
Comments: FOR TRANSCRIPTS AT STATE EXPENSE

link: https://www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/ESAWebApp/TIndexFrm

 

[imstilla.grandma]

*I could barely get to my bathroom to get toilet tissue before snot dripped all down my shirt. So real! Right on Megan!

 

[imstilla.grandma]

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Dakota Van Patten, also charged with first-degree murder and first-degree kidnapping, will face trial in March 2025.

The other person charged, Logan Kimpton, is facing counts of willful injury resulting in bodily injury and conspiracy to commit nonforcible felony.

Both Van Patten and Kimpton waived their right to a speedy trial.

McKinley Louisma sentenced to life in prison for murder, kidnapping of Melody Hoffman

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KWWL) -- McKinley Louisma, the man convicted of first-degree murder and first-degree kidnapping of Melody Hoffman of Marion, has been sentenced to life in prison without the

www.kwwl.com

 

[Mother of angels]

*I could barely get to my bathroom to get toilet tissue before snot dripped all down my shirt. So real! Right on Megan!

Your not the only one with snot on your shirt (don't look too closely at mine). Thank you for the support <3

 

[Niner]

the only docket update

Filings
Title: STATE OF IOWA VS VAN PATTEN, DAKOTA LYLE
Case: 06571 FECR153500 (LINN)
Citation Number:
Docket # Event Filed By Filed Create Date Last Updated Action Date
D0085 Other Order KEPROS CHAD A 01/06/2025 01/06/2025 01/06/2025
Comments: TRANSCRIPTS AT STATE EXPENSE GRANTED

link: Iowa Courts Online Search - Select Action

 

[Soulmagent]

Keeping Melody's family in my prayer's .

 

[Niner]

The only update for dockets.

Filings
Title: STATE OF IOWA VS LOUISMA, MCKINLEY
Case: 06571 FECR153477 (LINN)
Citation Number:

Docket # Event Filed By Filed Create Date Last Updated Action Date
D0795 SENT TO CO ATTY COLLECTIONS 01/20/2025 01/20/2025 01/20/2025

D0794 NOTICE OF TRANSCRIPT REDACTION THOMASSON MARY 01/16/2025 01/17/2025 01/17/2025

D0793 COURT REPORTER TRANSCRIPT THOMASSON MARY 01/16/2025 01/17/2025 01/17/2025
Comments: CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE HELD AUGUST 16, 2024

D0792 COMBINED CERTIFICATE LUCEY MARTHA J 01/14/2025 01/14/2025 01/14/2025
Comments: COMBINED CERTIFICATE

D0791 COURT REPORTER MEMORANDUM AND CERTIFICATE - WITH FEE 01/13/2025 01/14/2025 01/14/2025

D0790 CERTIFIED NOTICE OF APPEAL 01/13/2025 01/13/2025 01/13/2025

D0789 ORDER APPROVING WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL KEPROS CHAD A 01/10/2025 01/13/2025 01/13/2025
Comments: STATE PD, SPECIAL DEFENSE, ALLOWED TO WITHDRAW; STATE
APPELLATE DEFENDER APPTD

D0788 NOTICE OF APPEAL EIMERMANN JILL ANN 01/10/2025 01/10/2025 01/10/2025

D0787 MOTION TO WITHDRAW COUNSEL EIMERMANN JILL ANN 01/10/2025 01/10/2025 01/10/2025
Comments: AND APPOINT APPELLATE DEFENDER

D0786 Notice 01/09/2025 01/09/2025 01/09/2025
Comments: OF UNASSESSED COSTS

D0785 Return of Service - Other LINN COUNTY SHERIFF 01/08/2025 01/09/2025 01/09/2025

D0784 COMPUTER GENERATED NOTICE 01/05/2025 01/05/2025 01/05/2025
Comments: FINAL NOTICE OF PAST DUE COURT FINE AND COSTS

D0782 VICTIM PECUNIARY DAMAGES STATEMENT MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 12/23/2024 12/24/2024 12/24/2024
Comments: $150,000

D0783 VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENT MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 12/23/2024 12/24/2024 12/24/2024

D0781 VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENT MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 12/23/2024 12/24/2024 12/24/2024


link: https://www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/ESAWebApp/TIndexFrm

 

[Niner]

I do have Van Patten trial starting on 3/3/25 & Kimpton a case mgmt hearing on 3/21 & his trial starting on 4/8/25.

 

[Niner]

Just a docket update.

Filings
Title: STATE OF IOWA VS KIMPTON, LOGAN WILLIAM MICHAEL
Case: 06571 FECR153509 (LINN)
Citation Number:
Docket # Event Filed By Filed Create Date Last Updated Action Date
D0067 Other Order BRUNS CHRISTOPHER LEE 01/21/2025 01/21/2025 01/21/2025
Comments: DENYING REQUEST FOR FURLOUGH

D0066 Resistance SLAUGHTER MONICA CHARISSE 01/21/2025 01/21/2025 01/21/2025
Comments: TO FURLOUGH REQUEST

D0065 Other Report BRUZEK JOHN WILLIAM 01/20/2025 01/21/2025 01/21/2025
Comments: OBITUARY

D0064 Motion BRUZEK JOHN WILLIAM 01/20/2025 01/21/2025 01/21/2025
Comments: FOR FUNERIAL FURLOUGH

link: https://www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/ESAWebApp/TIndexFrm

 

[Niner]

Filings
Title: STATE OF IOWA VS VAN PATTEN, DAKOTA LYLE
Case: 06571 FECR153500 (LINN)
Citation Number:
Docket # Event Filed By Filed Create Date Last Updated Action Date
D0088 Order setting hearing BESLER JASON DENNIS 02/03/2025 02/04/2025 02/04/2025
Comments: RESET CMC 04/03/2025 10:00 AM; JT 05/27/2025 09:00 AM

D0087 Motion for Continuance DIMITROVA RAYA 02/03/2025 02/03/2025 02/03/2025
Comments: JOINT MOTION TO CONTINUE TRIAL

D0086 Waiver of Speedy Trial DIMITROVA RAYA 01/30/2025 01/30/2025 01/30/2025

link: Iowa Courts Online Search - Select Action

 

[Niner]

Filings
Title: STATE OF IOWA VS VAN PATTEN, DAKOTA LYLE
Case: 06571 FECR153500 (LINN)
Citation Number:
Docket # Event Filed By Filed Create Date Last Updated Action Date
D0089 Order setting hearing KEPROS CHAD A 02/06/2025 02/07/2025 02/07/2025
Comments: RESET CMC 07/25/2025 02:00 PM; JT 09/15/2025 09:00 AM

D0088 Order setting hearing BESLER JASON DENNIS 02/03/2025 02/04/2025 02/04/2025
Comments: RESET CMC 04/03/2025 10:00 AM; JT 05/27/2025 09:00 AM

D0087 Motion for Continuance DIMITROVA RAYA 02/03/2025 02/03/2025 02/03/2025
Comments: JOINT MOTION TO CONTINUE TRIAL

D0086 Waiver of Speedy Trial DIMITROVA RAYA 01/30/2025 01/30/2025 01/30/2025


Just docket update
Filings
Title: STATE OF IOWA VS LOUISMA, MCKINLEY
Case: 06571 FECR153477 (LINN)
Citation Number:
Docket # Event Filed By Filed Create Date Last Updated Action Date
D0799 Notice MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 01/27/2025 01/28/2025 01/28/2025
Comments: PROSECUTION COSTS
D0797 NOTICE OF TRANSCRIPT REDACTION 01/23/2025 01/23/2025 01/23/2025
Comments: WAIVER OF SPEEDY TRIAL AND CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE 42524
D0798 COURT REPORTER TRANSCRIPT 01/23/2025 01/23/2025 01/23/2025
Comments: WAIVER OF SPEEDY TRIAL AND CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE 42524
D0796 Notice MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 01/21/2025 01/21/2025 01/21/2025
Comments: PROSECUTION COSTS

link: https://www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/ESAWebApp/TIndexFrm

 

[Niner]

Friday, March 21st:
*Case Management Hearing (@ 1pm CT) - IA - Melody Marie Hoffman (20) kidnapped, murdered & dumped near Amana Lily Lake in Marion, Feb. 18, 2024. - *Logan William Michael Kimpton (18/now 19) arrested & charged (2/22/24) & arraigned (3/27/24) with conspiracy to commit forcible felony. $10K CASH only bond; released to DCS upon posting bond. Waived arraignment (3/27/24) & Plead not guilty. Linn County
Trial was set to begin on 7/30/24 continued on 12/10/24 & was continued on 4/8/25.
Judge Chad A Kepros presiding. State attorney Nicholas G. Maybanks. Defense attorney John W. Bruzek.
Case & Court info from 2/18/24 thru 11/19/24 reference post #189 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...r-heartbeat-marion-18-feb-2024.705371/page-10
12/2/24 Docket update: [D0059] Motion for bond review filed by John W. Bruzek. 12/4/24 Docket updates: [D0060] Order setting bond review hearing on 12/10/24 @ 11am filed by Judge Cepros. [D0061] Other Order for hearing by video conference. Case management hearing on 3/21/25 @ 1:30pm.
12/10/24 Docket updates: [D0062] Court reporter memorandum & Certificate. [D00063] Other Order: Bond conditions remain as previously set ruled by Judge Kepros. [D0068] Notice of hearing: Next case management hearing on 3/21/25 @ 1pm.
1/21/25 Docket updates: [D0064] Motion for funeral furlough filed by John Bruzek. [D0065] Other report re obituary filed by John Bruzek. [D0066] Resistance to furlough request b Monica Slaughter. [D0067] Other Order-Denying request for furlough by Christopher Bruns.
*Dakota Lyle Van Patten (18) – Case management hearing on 7/25/25. Trial set to begin on 9/15/25.
*McKinley Louisma (23/now 24) – Trial began on 11/4/24 & ended 11/14/24 with GUILTY on all charges. Sentenced 12/20/24 to Life without parole.

 

[Niner]

Filings
Title: STATE OF IOWA VS KIMPTON, LOGAN WILLIAM MICHAEL
Case: 06571 FECR153509 (LINN)
Citation Number:
Docket # Event Filed By Filed Create Date Last Updated Action Date
D0069 Other Order KEPROS CHAD A 03/21/2025 03/21/2025 03/21/2025
Comments: JURY TRIAL 08/19/2025 9:00 AM;CMC 07/18/2025 02:00 PM

link: https://www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/ESAWebApp/TIndexFrm

 

[Niner]

Here's an article on Kimpton's hearing

Judge bumps trial for Hiawatha man charged in Marion woman’s strangulation

A judge reset trial for Hiawatha man accused of conspiracy in the kidnapping, torture and strangulation of 20-year-old Melody Hoffman in February 2024.

www.thegazette.com

March 21, 2025
CEDAR RAPIDS — A judge agreed Friday to delay the trial of a Hiawatha man charged with conspiracy in the kidnapping, torture and strangulation of a 20-year-old Marion woman who had an intellectual disability, making her vulnerable to others.
[.....]
John Bruzek, Kimpton’s attorney, asked the court to reset the trial because more depositions need to be taken of witnesses. The defense might also need to find an expert to testify at trial.

Sixth Judicial District Judge Chad Kepros granted the continuance and reset the trial to Aug. 19 in Linn County District Court. The trial previously was set for April 8.

 

[Niner]

Docket updates:

Filings
Title: STATE OF IOWA VS KIMPTON, LOGAN WILLIAM MICHAEL
Case: 06571 FECR153509 (LINN)
Citation Number:
Docket # Event Filed By Filed Create Date Last Updated Action Date
D0073 Order setting hearing KEPROS CHAD A 07/15/2025 07/16/2025 07/16/2025
Comments: CMC 07/17/2025 @ 3:00 PM

D0072 Other Order KEPROS CHAD A 06/16/2025 06/17/2025 06/17/2025
Comments: AUTHORIZING EXPERT WITNESS

D0071 Motion BRUZEK JOHN WILLIAM 06/01/2025 06/02/2025 06/02/2025
Comments: FOR EXPERT WITNESS APPOINTMENT AND FEE AUTHORIZATION

link: https://www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/ESAWebApp/TIndexFrm

 

[Niner]

Thursday, July 17th:
*Case Management Conference Hearing (@ 3pm CT) - IA - Melody Marie Hoffman (20) kidnapped, murdered & dumped near Amana Lily Lake in Marion, Feb. 18, 2024. - *Logan William Michael Kimpton (18/now 19) arrested & charged (2/22/24) & arraigned (3/27/24) with conspiracy to commit forcible felony. $10K CASH only bond; released to DCS upon posting bond. Waived arraignment (3/27/24) & Pled not guilty. Linn County
Trial was set to begin on 4/8/25 was rescheduled on 8/19/25.
Judge Chad A Kepros presiding. State attorney Nicholas G. Maybanks. Defense attorney John W. Bruzek.
Case & Court info from 2/18/24 thru 12/10/24 reference post #215 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...r-heartbeat-marion-18-feb-2024.705371/page-11
1/21/25 Docket updates: [D0064] Motion for funeral furlough filed by John Bruzek. [D0065] Other report re obituary filed by John Bruzek. [D0066] Resistance to furlough request b Monica Slaughter. [D0067] Other Order-Denying request for furlough by Christopher Bruns. Next case management hearing on 3/21/25 @ 1pm.
3/21/25 Docket update: [D0069] Other Order by Judge Chad A. Kepros. John Bruzek, Kimpton’s attorney, asked the court to reset the trial because more depositions need to be taken of witnesses. The defense might also need to find an expert to testify at trial. Sixth Judicial District Judge Chad Kepros granted the continuance & reset the trial to 8/19/25 @ 9am. Next case management conference hearing on 7/18/25 @ 2pm.
6/2/25 Docket update: [D0071] Motion for expert witness appointment & fee authorization. 6/17/25 Docket update: [D0072] Other authorizing expert witness.
7/15/25 Docket update: [D0073] Order setting case management conference hearing from 7/18/25 to 7/17/25 @ 3pm.
*Dakota Lyle Van Patten (18/now 19) – Case management hearing on 7/25/25. Trial set to begin on 9/15/25.
*McKinley Louisma (23/now 24) – Trial began on 11/4/24 & ended 11/14/24 with GUILTY on all charges. Sentenced 12/20/24 to Life without parole.

 

[Niner]

Docket update - still has hearing on 7/25/25.

Filings
Title: STATE OF IOWA VS VAN PATTEN, DAKOTA LYLE
Case: 06571 FECR153500 (LINN)
Citation Number:
Docket # Event Filed By Filed Create Date Last Updated Action Date
D0091 INDIGENT DEFENSE CLAIM FORM 04/08/2025 05/25/2025 05/25/2025
Comments: $895.50 EXP; CERTIFIED SHORTHAND REPORTER; 03/28/2025;
KATHERINE L NOVAK

and for
Filings
Title: STATE OF IOWA VS LOUISMA, MCKINLEY
Case: 06571 FECR153477 (LINN)
Citation Number:
Docket # Event Filed By Filed Create Date Last Updated Action Date
D0824 Other Event 06/11/2025 06/18/2025 06/18/2025
Comments: RECPT OF MAILING TO COSC

D0823 CERTIFICATE OF TRANSMISSION OF RECORD 06/10/2025 06/10/2025 06/10/2025

D0821 Appearance BENDER BRADLEY MICHAEL 06/04/2025 06/04/2025 06/04/2025
Comments: LIMITED APPEARANCE FOR PURPOSES OF APPEAL

D0820 NOTICE OF TRANSCRIPT REDACTION ACHESON STEPHANIE 06/02/2025 06/02/2025 06/02/2025

D0819 COURT REPORTER TRANSCRIPT ACHESON STEPHANIE 06/02/2025 06/02/2025 06/02/2025
Comments: CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE HELD OCTOBER 11, 2024

D0818 INDIGENT DEFENSE CLAIM FORM 04/22/2025 05/26/2025 05/26/2025
Comments: $6,268.50 EXP; CERTIFIED SHORTHAND REPORTER; 04/14/2025;
KATHERINE L NOVAK

D0814 Notice MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 04/10/2025 04/10/2025 04/10/2025
Comments: PROSECUTION COSTS

D0817 INDIGENT DEFENSE CLAIM FORM 04/08/2025 05/25/2025 05/25/2025
Comments: $59.50 EXP; CERTIFIED SHORTHAND REPPORTER; 04/02/2025;
KATHERINE L NOVAK

D0812 NOTICE OF TRANSCRIPT REDACTION 04/02/2025 04/02/2025 04/02/2025
Comments: SENTENCING DECEMBER 20, 2024

D0813 COURT REPORTER TRANSCRIPT 04/02/2025 04/02/2025 04/02/2025
Comments: SENTENCING DECEMBER 20, 2024

D0811 Notice MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 03/31/2025 03/31/2025 03/31/2025

Comments: PROSECUTION COSTS
D0803 NOTICE OF TRANSCRIPT REDACTION 03/28/2025 03/28/2025 03/28/2025
Comments: JURY TRIAL 10/31-11/1, 11/4-11-8, 11/12-11/14, 2024
D0805 COURT REPORTER TRANSCRIPT 03/28/2025 03/28/2025 03/28/2025
Comments: V10 JURY TRIAL NOVEMBER 14, 2024
D0808 COURT REPORTER TRANSCRIPT 03/28/2025 03/28/2025 03/28/2025
Comments: V9 JURY TRIAL NOVEMBER 13, 2024
D0801 COURT REPORTER TRANSCRIPT 03/28/2025 03/28/2025 03/28/2025
Comments: V8 JURY TRIAL NOVEMBER 12, 2024
D0806 COURT REPORTER TRANSCRIPT 03/28/2025 03/28/2025 03/28/2025
Comments: V7 JURY TRIAL NOVEMBER 8, 2024
D0807 COURT REPORTER TRANSCRIPT 03/28/2025 03/28/2025 03/28/2025
Comments: V6 JURY TRIAL NOVEMBER 7, 2024
D0802 COURT REPORTER TRANSCRIPT 03/28/2025 03/28/2025 03/28/2025
Comments: V5 JURY TRIAL NOVEMBER 6, 2024
D0800 COURT REPORTER TRANSCRIPT 03/28/2025 03/28/2025 03/28/2025
Comments: V4 JURY TRIAL NOVEMBER 5, 2024
D0804 COURT REPORTER TRANSCRIPT 03/28/2025 03/28/2025 03/28/2025
Comments: V3 JURY TRIAL NOVEMBER 4, 2024
D0810 COURT REPORTER TRANSCRIPT 03/28/2025 03/28/2025 03/28/2025
Comments: V2 JURY TRIAL NOVEMBER 1, 2024
D0809 COURT REPORTER TRANSCRIPT 03/28/2025 03/28/2025 03/28/2025
Comments: V1 JURY TRIAL OCTOBER 31, 2024

D0816 INDIGENT DEFENSE CLAIM FORM 02/04/2025 04/12/2025 04/12/2025
Comments: $24.50 EXP; CERTIFIED SHORTHAND REPORTER; 01/23/2025; KAY
CARR

D0815 INDIGENT DEFENSE CLAIM FORM 02/04/2025 04/12/2025 04/12/2025
Comments: $21.00 EXP; CERTIFIED SHORTHAND REPORTER; 01/16/2025; MARY
THOMASSON

D0799 Notice MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 01/27/2025 01/28/2025 01/28/2025
Comments: PROSECUTION COSTS

D0797 NOTICE OF TRANSCRIPT REDACTION 01/23/2025 01/23/2025 01/23/2025
Comments: WAIVER OF SPEEDY TRIAL AND CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE 42524

D0798 COURT REPORTER TRANSCRIPT 01/23/2025 01/23/2025 01/23/2025
Comments: WAIVER OF SPEEDY TRIAL AND CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE 42524

D0796 Notice MAYBANKS NICHOLAS GEORGE 01/21/2025 01/21/2025 01/21/2025
Comments: PROSECUTION COSTS


link: https://www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/ESAWebApp/TIndexFrm