April 19, 2024
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa - PUBLIC ASSISTANCE IS REQUESTED. This is not a press release from the Iowa Department of Public Safety. This is being distributed on behalf of the Marshall County Sheriff's Office.
On April 19, 2024, at approximately 1:45 am, Marshall County Deputies were dispatched to 2645 182nd Street, Marshalltown Iowa for a welfare check on occupants of the residence. When deputies arrived, they located a male and female deceased. They are identified as Mario Murillo, age 28, Marshalltown, and Frances Tillie Gasca, age 33, Marshalltown.
As a result of the investigation by Marshall County Sheriff’s Office and Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, Ilias Julian Lasley, age 29, has been charged with two counts of Murder in the 1st Degree for the death of Mr. Murillo and Ms. Gasca. Mr. Lasley is considered armed and dangerous. If you see him or know his location do not approach him, call law enforcement. We are seeking public assistance in locating him.
If anyone has any information concerning Ilias Lasley’s whereabouts, please contact the Marshall County Communications Center, 641.754.5725, Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, 641.754.6380, or tips can be submitted online at www.marshallcountysheriff.com (A criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.)
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April 19, 2024
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa - On April 19, 2024, at approximately 1:45 am, Marshall County Deputies were dispatched to the 2600-mile of 182nd Street, Marshalltown Iowa for a welfare check on occupants of the residence. When deputies arrived, they located a male and female deceased. Names are not being released
pending family notification. This is being investigated as a homicide.
At this time, there is no evidence or information available that would suggest a threat to the public.
We will provide additional updates about this investigation as new information becomes available.
The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation and the Marshall County Attorney’s Office are assisting
the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office in the investigation. If anyone has any information in this
investigation you are encouraged to contact the Marshall County Communications Center, 641.
754.5725, Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, 641.754.6380, or tips can be submitted online at
www.marshallcountysheriff.com.
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