June 21, 2020
BEDFORD, Iowa - On Saturday, June 20th, 2020 at approximately 10:55 pm, the Taylor County Communications Center received a 911 call from 108 Pearl Street in Bedford, Iowa, reporting a death. Deputies with the Taylor County Sheriff's Department responded to investigate the 911 call, and upon arrival observed Penny Sue Godfirnon, 62, of Bedford, had been assaulted with a knife. Godfirnon was later pronounced deceased.
Authorities identified a male suspect as Christian Andrew May, 32, of Bedford. May was transported to the Taylor County Jail and arrested on the following charges:
- First-Degree Murder – Class A Felony
- Willful Injury – Class C Felony
The Taylor County Sheriff’s Department was assisted by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation.
Note: A criminal charge is merely an accusation and defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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