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Death of Mollie Tibbetts
Cristhian Bahena Rivera sentenced to life in prison for murder of Mollie Tibbetts
Death of Mollie Tibbetts
Cristhian Bahena Rivera sentenced to life in prison for murder of Mollie Tibbetts
The mandatory sentence for first-degree murder in Iowa is life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Death of Mollie Tibbetts
Read, watch full victim impact statement from Mollie Tibbetts' mother at Cristhian Bahena Rivera's sentencing
Tibbetts' mother, Laura Calderwood, wrote a victim impact statement that was read in court by a representative ahead of Bahena Rivera's sentence being handed down.
Death of Mollie Tibbetts
"I will never get to see my daughter become a mother": Victim impact statement read on behalf of Molly Tibbetts' mother
A representative read a victim impact statement on behalf of Laura Calderwood at the sentencing of Cristhian Bahena Rivera.
Death of Mollie Tibbetts
Judge denies new trial request for Cristhian Bahena Rivera
The sentencing hearing for Cristhian Bahena Rivera is scheduled for Aug. 30, according to court documents.
Death of Mollie Tibbetts
Court hears arguments on motion for new trial in Cristhian Bahena Rivera case
The defense wrapped up their arguments Tuesday, with Judge Joel Yates reiterating that a connection to the death of Mollie Tibbetts needed to be made.
Death of Mollie Tibbetts
Iowa DCI agent adamant that Cristhian Bahena Rivera killed Mollie Tibbetts
"Cristhian Rivera murdered Mollie Tibbetts," Agent Trent Vileta said at a Tuesday court hearing.
Death of Mollie Tibbetts
Inmate testifies at Cristhian Bahena Rivera court hearing on motion for new trial
Arne Maki says somebody else, not Cristhian Bahena Rivera, killed Mollie Tibbetts.
Death of Mollie Tibbetts
State moves to nullify sex trafficking investigation subpoenas in Bahena Rivera appeal, saying they're 'not related' to case
Prosecutors want the court to rule against the Bahena Rivera defense team's subpoena into alleged sex trafficking in Mahaska County.
Death of Mollie Tibbetts
Judge in Cristhian Bahena Rivera case denies request to hear new evidence
A motion for the court to consider new evidence relating to the murder of Mollie Tibbetts has been denied.
Death of Mollie Tibbetts
Court hears arguments on alleged new evidence in death of Mollie Tibbetts
Bahena Rivera was convicted by a Scott County jury in May for the 2018 killing of 20-year-old University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts.
Death of Mollie Tibbetts
RECAP: Court hears arguments on alleged new evidence in death of Mollie Tibbetts
Bahena Rivera was convicted by a Scott County jury in May for the 2018 killing of 20-year-old University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts.
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