He didn't want to leave his family. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. The first thing Thompson, the medical director of emergency services, was told: Amy's death was a freak accident. But everything changed just days before the trial when Trysten was re-interviewed and admitted he did not have eyes on his father the whole time. Page 3 - 2nd column, 2nd paragraph: Ford family left Anamosa in 1868. Landline number (319) 462-5733 . The coroner determined that while the corn rake had four tines, Amy had at least six puncture wounds, indicating she had been stabbed repeatedly. Matthew Troiano: Yeah massive bleeding. Amy and Todd decided to try to work it out. Those four wounds went back to front, right to left, and downward. Dina Nesheiwat: This case is a tragedy all around. DR. CRAIG THOMPSON: Shortly after arrival at the hospital, I -- understood that -- Amy Mullis had been pronounced dead. Tel . John had been active in the 4-H Club Calf Program for many years. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Starting with Todd's decision to take the corn rake out of Amy's back and drive her away to get help before calling 911. ", "This is not a long-distance gunshot," says Matthew Troiano, a legal expert hired by "48 Hours" to look at the prosecution's case. But Todd also had an air-tight alibi: his son, Trysten. MAUREEN HUGHES: This brutal, senseless murder happened in a town called Earlville. His age is 34. Jerry Frashercurrently lives in Anamosa, IA; in the past Jerry has also lived in Martelle IA. Not so much is Todd Mullis innocent of doing this I think the more critical question is: Did the state prove that he did it? She died last November. This 3 bed / 2 bath home is the most recent address for Gerald. Trysten said he and his dad continued working together for about another hour-and-a-half in the barn, then headed to an office at the front. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. And -- there's a heater right below the window, sun comes up in the morning, they sit in the window. You're back on the farm. Todd was setting up equipment that provided water to the pens. Investigators concluded Jerry Frasher wasn't involved, and they turned their attention back to Todd Mullis in spite of his alibi. Matthew Troiano: I think that the reasonable explanation is that he deleted the footage. Dina Nesheiwat: There was zero physical evidence linking Todd to anything that happened. Kruse found blunt force injuries to Amy's face, hands and knees -- possible evidence of a struggle. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Then, there were those internet searches. It's awful. This is the corn rake Todd Mullis said had impaled his wife in an accident. Todd and Amy Mullis' three children - Trysten, Taylor, and Wyatt - are now with Amy's family. Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m. today at Goettsch Funeral Home, Anamosa, where a Scripture service begins at 7 p.m. Kelly Jo Frasher was born Nov. 12, 1966, in Monticello, the daughter of David and Joann Finn Frasher. "What? TRYSTEN MULLIS: He was helping mom out of the barn. there were some that had difficulty saying he was guilty when there was no witnesses. Trysten described to the jury that as they raced towards the hospital Todd dialed 911: TODD MULLIS: I -- I'm headed there -- I'm about to -- Oneida. With the prosecution's case laid out, all eyes turned to Todd, who took the stand in his own defense. Jerry Lynn Burns: Offender Number: 6931989: Sex: M: Birth Date: 12/23/1953: Location: Anamosa State Penitentiary: Offense: MURDER 1ST DEGREE: TDD/SDD * LIFE: Commitment Date: 08/14/2020: Recall Date: Mandatory Minimum (if applicable) . Age: 69 City: Anamosa Funeral Date 10:30 a.m. Monday, 10/13, St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Anamosa. In November 2018, Todd Mullis told authorities his wife, Amy Mullis, had fallen at the family. Jerry Frasher, 49, main, testified Wednesday in the trial of Todd Mullis, 43, who is charged with first-degree murder in the slaying of Amy Mullis, 39 in Iowa in 2018. Amy's friends are said to have called her 'POT,' short for 'Prisoner of Todd'. Jim Axelrod: So, an instruction would be wider than just the red shed. Juror: To me he seemed cold. But that life was viciously taken from her on November 10th, 2018 taken at the hands of this defendant. Matthew Troiano: Correct. Policy | Do Not Sell My Info | Privacy Center | Cookie Policy | Terms Of Use, Murdaugh Trial: Lingering Unanswered Questions, SC Attorney Says Satterfield Case is Up Next. Dina Nesheiwat: He's frantic. The couple are inset. This account has been disabled. At least. He needs Amy to be located by somebody other than him. That's when Todd looked out the window and saw the pet carrier wasn't where he had asked Amy to put it. Anamosa, IA 52205 POSSIBLE OWNERS & RESIDENTS Jerry Frasher K Frasher J Frasher Amy Frasher FEATURES 1.04 acres 3 beds / 2 baths Built in 1990 $2,384/yr taxes 1 story 6 rooms total 22704 Fish House Rd Anamosa, IA 52205 POSSIBLE OWNERS & RESIDENTS Rebecca Moore James Frizzell FEATURES 4.7 acres $1,162/yr taxes 22714 Fish House Rd Anamosa, IA 52205 Dr. Craig Thompson was on duty the day Amy was rushed to the hospital in Manchester, Iowa, where she once worked as a nurse. Daniel Nesheiwat: If someone wanted to commit murder in today's day and age know, don't bring your cell phone. Matthew Troiano: I think he's like any other 13- or 14- or 15-year-old where there's probably, "I wanna try to do the right thing. Kristy A Frasher is a resident of IA. Police started investigating Mullis' husband, Todd Mullis, after learning she was considering leaving him. Weve updated the security on the site. Photo by: Dave Kettering Dr. Kelly Kruse, a forensic pathologist with the Iowa State Medical Examiner's office, describes injuries she observed during an autopsy of Amy Mullis. We're talking about kid's activities. . Matthew Troiano: I think the question is this. And just like Todd Mullis, his son was his alibi. Special Agent Jon Turbett interviewed Frasher. TRYSTEN MULLIS: She would get on a bucket, a 5-gallon bucket, and then she would reach up to these -- the lightbulbs in the ceiling. Funeral Date The married father of two managed the Mullis' hog operation. 911 OPERATOR: OK, so you're headed to -- where OK, what's the. JUDGE BITTER: Mr. Mullis, for the charge of murder in the first degree you are sentenced to life in prison with no opportunity for parole. Phone Number: (319) 854-7308 - LandLine Prior Addresses: 13803 Circle Dr . What's more, Dina Nesheiwat maintains that no matter how long it took Trysten to get those drinks of water in the office. 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Gazette, The (Cedar Rapids-Iowa City, IA) - April 10, 2002Kelly Jo Frasher, 35, of Iowa City, formerly of Anamosa, died Monday, April 8, 2002, in University Hospitals, Iowa City, after a sudden illness. SPECIAL AGENT JON TURBETT: Todd, you were there. Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. Use the search field above to search for obituaries by name or keyword. DEPUTY LUKE THOMSEN: I saw a young man look -- like he had blood on his coat, flagging me down as I pulled up. She was a daughter, a sister a friend, and a mother to her three young children. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Dina Nesheiwat: Crucial. She was timed when she left home and when she got back. Disclaimer: Reference to these media outlets or TV shows should not be construed to imply an endorsement or sponsorship of Spokeo or its products. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. But there was still room for doubt. This is close and personal. Trysten said he lost sight of Todd a couple of times when Trysten went to get some water in the office at the front of barn. I thought it was guilty until -- innocent until proven guilty. Dina Nesheiwat: Everybody reacts differently to everything. She explained to him that she didnt want Todd to know about the affair. Dr. Kelly Kruse, the state medical examiner who conducted Amy Mullis autopsy also testified on Wednesday. Matthew Troiano: The prosecution would want you to believe that he wants Trysten to find Mom. ', Frasher said he told Amy Mullis: 'We need to slow down.'. View Details. Legal expert Matthew Troiano says Trysten told police . Jim Axelrod: How important was that for Todd? They would meet in secret on the farm, on back roads, and occasionally motel rooms. TERRI STANER: Because Todd is just the person you don't mess with. Wait for her to make sure she's dead and then come with no blood, no torn clothes, same composure as if nothing happened. featured news see all news. Prosecutors say pig farmer Todd was angry over Amy's affair with Frasher, which started in the summer of 2018 and continued until her death. Alternate Juror: I personally just wish that they would have been able to provide more forensics evidence. This was her first time out of the house. Page 28 - 2nd paragraph: C.J. The obituary must be submitted before 1 p.m. for publication online and in the newspaper the next day, with the exception of obituaries for Sunday publication, which must be submitted by 1 p.m. on Fridays. we put her on the ground and I started doing chest compressions. Year should not be greater than current year. Also known as: Jerry Frasher, Mr Gerald L Frasher, Mr Gerald Frasher, Gerald Frasher. Dina Nesheiwat: Everyone was on the edge of their seats of, "What's the son gonna say? I was in reaction mode. All of a sudden one day she's dead. Jenny will celebrate 57th birthday on May 10. Verify and try again. A 43-year-old Iowa hog farmer was found guilty on Monday for murdering his wife with a corn rake. Surviving are his wife, Marlene; two children, Jerry (Kristy) Frasher, Anamosa, and Pam (Bill) Gates, Phoenix, Ariz.; two stepchildren, Kathy (Craig) Bartmess, Mount Vernon, and Jeremy Erie, Mechanicsville; eight grandchildren, Tyler, Jessica, Emily, Corynn, Dakota, Logan, Huck and Layla; as well as his sister, Mary Frasher, Anamosa.