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Testimony begins in trial for man charged in Hoffman murder

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Testimony is now underway in the trial for one of the men charged in the murder of Melody Hoffman.

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IA v. Dakota Van Patten: Machete Plot Murder Trial

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Court TV) — An Iowa man is standing trial on charges he helped a friend kidnap and murder his girlfriend. Dakota Van Patten is charged with first-degree murder and first-degree kidnapping in the death of 20-year-old Melody Hoffman. Her body was found on Feb. 18, 2024, by Lily Lake in Amana. A criminal complaint said she had been strangled and had numerous stab and slash wounds. Dakota Van Patten appears in court during his mu…

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Testimony begins in trial for man charged in Hoffman murder

Testimony is now underway in the trial for one of the men charged in the murder of Melody Hoffman.

1 day ago·Cedar Rapids, United States

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KCRG broke the news in Cedar Rapids, United States 1 day ago on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

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