September 18, 2020
GRINNELL, Iowa - Law enforcement has identified the person found dead on September 16th in rural Jasper County as 44-year-old Michael Williams of Grinnell.
The investigation into the homicide death of Mr. Williams continues with law enforcement resources from Jasper, Poweshiek, and Marshall Counties, as well as Division of Criminal Investigation agents and Iowa State Patrol Troopers with the Iowa Department of Public Safety.
Additional information will be released as warranted.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Grinnell Police Department at 641.623.5679 or the Jasper County Sheriffβs Office at 641.792.5912
Previous DCI Press Release - September 17, 2020
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