Lula Schmidt
Death by Force

Case Description

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On July 22, 2022, a tragic and violent incident occurred at Maquoketa Caves State Park in Jackson County, Iowa, resulting in the deaths of three members of the Schmidt family, including 6-year-old Lula Schmidt. The events unfolded early in the morning, with the first signs of trouble emerging shortly before 6:23 a.m.

Lula Schmidt, along with her parents, Tyler and Sarah Schmidt, both 42 years old, were victims of a brutal attack. Lula died from a combination of a gunshot wound and stran ...Read More

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https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2022/07/22/maquoketa-caves-iowa-state-park-shooting-victims-names-camp-shalom-iowa/10129178002/

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Victim Details

name

Lula Schmidt

gender

Female

race

White / Caucasian

city

Maquoketa

state

Date of Death

2022-07-22

Age at Death

First Name

Lula

Last Name

Schmidt

Last Updated

01/03/2025

Forum Posts (2)

Did anyone else hear about the heroics of young Arlo Schmidt during this horrific event at Maquoketa... ...Read More
09/05/2023

I can’t shake the feeling of sorrow every time I think about young Lula Schmidt. The loss of such ... ...Read More
08/15/2023

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