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Andrew Hoffman
Andrew Hoffman, 36 at the time, was last known to be in Centerville, Iowa on July 27, 2021. NamUs case MP154083.
2026 · Supreme Court of IowaIn courtDonald Lee Wyldes, Jr. v. State of Iowa
Supreme Court of Iowa issued an opinion on May 29, 2026 that deals with an innocence claim. From the opinion: “…Cook (argued) and Elaina Steenson, of the Wrongful Conviction Unit, State Public Defender’s Office; M…”
1989 · Davenport, IowaMissingRicardo Pimentel
Ricardo Pimentel, 39 at the time, was last known to be in Davenport, Iowa on December 19, 1989. NamUs case MP17041.
1974 · Sioux City, IowaUnidentifiedUnidentified man, Sioux City, Iowa (1974)
An unidentified man was found in Sioux City, Iowa on March 27, 1974. No name has been established. NamUs case UP157514.
1935 · Ottumwa, IowaUnidentifiedUnidentified man, Ottumwa, Iowa (1935)
An unidentified man was found in Ottumwa, Iowa on November 18, 1935. No name has been established. NamUs case UP157611.
2026 · Court of Appeals of IowaIn courtRobert Allen Cornell v. State of Iowa
Court of Appeals of Iowa issued an opinion on April 1, 2026 that deals with an innocence claim. From the opinion: “…Elaina Steenson, Assistant Public Defender, Wrongful Conviction Unit, Des Moines, attorney…”
1980 · Des Moines, IowaUnidentifiedUnidentified woman, Des Moines, Iowa (1980)
An unidentified woman was found in Des Moines, Iowa on May 26, 1980. No name has been established. NamUs case UP10846.
1997 · Ida Grove, IowaMissingConnie Ruddy
Connie Ruddy, 21 at the time, was last known to be in Ida Grove, Iowa on February 9, 1997. NamUs case MP153382.
2012 · Neola, IowaMissingJoseph Riche
Joseph Riche, 40 at the time, was last known to be in Neola, Iowa on October 12, 2012. NamUs case MP78328.
1979 · Waterloo, IowaMissingWillie Rucker
Willie Rucker, 27 at the time, was last known to be in Waterloo, Iowa on April 12, 1979. NamUs case MP20229.
2005 · Fort Dodge, IowaMissingGregory Howell
Gregory Howell, 44 at the time, was last known to be in Fort Dodge, Iowa on January 1, 2005. NamUs case MP17033.
2008 · Davenport, IowaMissingMichael Delaney
Michael Delaney, 49 at the time, was last known to be in Davenport, Iowa on July 3, 2008. NamUs case MP17029.
2017 · Des Moines, IowaMissingTimothy Vincent
Timothy Vincent, 26 at the time, was last known to be in Des Moines, Iowa on May 1, 2017. NamUs case MP117023.
2023 · Missouri Valley, IowaMissingJesse George
Jesse George, 36 at the time, was last known to be in Missouri Valley, Iowa on June 29, 2023. NamUs case MP110666.
2004 · Woodburn, IowaMissingWilliam Douglas Sr.
William Douglas Sr., 63 at the time, was last known to be in Woodburn, Iowa on February 4, 2004. NamUs case MP405.
1981 · Cedar Rapids, IowaMissingNaomi Wilson
Naomi Wilson, 32 at the time, was last known to be in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on April 12, 1981. NamUs case MP17144.
2026 · Court of Appeals of IowaIn courtStephen Shawn Keyes v. State of Iowa
Court of Appeals of Iowa issued an opinion on January 7, 2026 that deals with an innocence claim. From the opinion: “…Cook (argued) of the State Public Defender Wrongful Conviction Unit, and Tara Thompson (pro hac vice) of…”
1953 · Des Moines, IowaUnidentifiedUnidentified man, Des Moines, Iowa (1953)
An unidentified man was found in Des Moines, Iowa on November 12, 1953. No name has been established. NamUs case UP10855.
1994 · Des Moines, IowaUnidentifiedUnidentified man, Des Moines, Iowa (1994)
An unidentified man was found in Des Moines, Iowa on August 20, 1994. No name has been established. NamUs case UP10854.
1993 · Cedar Rapids, IowaMissingBarbara Elms
Barbara Elms, 50 at the time, was last known to be in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on August 25, 1993. NamUs case MP17054.
2025 · Winterset, IowaMissingAllison Cratty
Allison Cratty, 17 at the time, was last known to be in Winterset, Iowa on September 18, 2025. NamUs case MP150409.
2025 · Court of Appeals of IowaIn courtWilliam D. Beeman v. State of Iowa
Court of Appeals of Iowa issued an opinion on December 3, 2025 that deals with an innocence claim. From the opinion: “…(argued), Assistant State Public Defender—Wrongful Conviction Unit, Des Moines, and Tricia Rojo Bushnell…”
2001 · Des Moines, IowaMissingDavid Marchan
David Marchan, 18 at the time, was last known to be in Des Moines, Iowa on January 1, 2001. NamUs case MP54906.
2025 · Court of Appeals of IowaIn courtDavid Allan Baugh v. State of Iowa
Court of Appeals of Iowa issued an opinion on November 13, 2025 that deals with an innocence claim. From the opinion: “…Judge. An applicant alleging newly discovered evidence appeals the district court’s denial of…”