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Son Pleads Not Guilty in Mother’s Execution-Style Killing | Des Moines News
A 23-year-old son, Theodore Corkrean, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of his 60-year-old mother, Tammy Corkrean, allegedly committed “execution style” inside their Van Meter home before her body was moved outside. Court docs reveal he confessed to the crime, detailing how he obtained the weapon and covered it up — while also revealing a history of violent altercations, including one that forced him to quit his job in Alaska. Now held without bail, he demands a speedy trial as prosecutors push to move the October 2026 jury date forward amid scheduling chaos…
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