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How an Iowa woman became a key witness in her own murder

How an Iowa woman became a key witness in her own murder

Summary

Angela Prichard, a woman in Bellevue, Iowa, was shot and killed at her workplace on October 8, 2022. During a 911 call just before her death, she named her estranged husband, Chris Prichard, as the person attacking her, which became a key piece of evidence for investigators.

Key Facts

  • Angela Prichard was killed at the Mississippi Ridge Boarding Kennels, where she worked.
  • The town of Bellevue, Iowa, has about 2,500 people and had not had a murder in nearly ten years.
  • Police and state investigators worked together on the case due to the seriousness of the crime.
  • Angela made a 911 call during the attack, naming Chris Prichard as the attacker before a gunshot was heard.
  • Chris Prichard, Angela's estranged husband, was a person of interest and had been accused by Angela’s family.
  • Investigators found a blood trail leading from the crime scene, helping them track the suspect.
  • Angela had been trying to leave Chris and feared for her life in the months before the murder.
  • The investigation included special agents from Iowa’s Department of Criminal Investigation and local police officers.
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