Iowa Court of Appeals Denies Appeal by Man Convicted of Killing Algona Police Officer

Iowa Court of Appeals denies appeal by man convicted of killing Algona police officer

Kyle Ricke is currently serving life without parole for the murder of Algona Police Officer Kevin Cram.

Conviction stands for man serving life term for Algona policeman's murder - Radio Iowa

The Iowa Court of Appeals has upheld the first degree murder conviction of the man who shot Algona police officer Kevin Cram to death nearly two years ago. A year ago, a jury found Kyle Ricke guilty of murdering Officer Cram and Ricke was sentenced to life in prison. Ricke’s attorneys argued prosecutors did not […]

Iowa court confirms life sentence for Algona cop killer

ALGONA, Iowa — The Iowa Court of Appeals has affirmed the conviction of Kyle Lou Ricke for first-degree murder in the shooting death of Officer Kevin Cram from the Algona Police Department.

Conviction Upheld in Algona Police Officer’s Murder

The Iowa Court of Appeals has upheld the first degree murder conviction of the man who shot Algona police officer Kevin Cram to death nearly two years ago. A year ago, a jury found Kyle Ricke guilty of murdering Officer Cram and Ricke was sentenced to life in prison. Ricke’s attorneys argued prosecutors did not prove Ricke acted with deliberation and premeditation. The appeals court ruled there is substantial evidence that Ricke had the opportun…