Hearing Monday on motion for new trial in Iowa officer’s murder

KOSSUTH COUNTY, Iowa – A hearing is scheduled for Monday afternoon on a motion calling for a new trial in the case of Kyle Ricke, the man convicted of murdering Algona police officer Kevin Cram.

Ricke was convicted of first-degree murder on July 11th and sentencing is set for August 21st. The mandatory sentence for first-degree murder in Iowa is life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Ricke’s attorney is asking for a new trial, claiming the verdict was not supported by evidence.

Officer Kevin Cram was shot to death on September 13, 2023 as he tried to arrest Ricke in connection to a harassment case. Ricke then fled the state after shooting Cram and was later arrested in Minnesota.

The state has filed resistance to the motion for a new trial.

The hearing is being held via video conference at 3:00 p.m.

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