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Tyler Schmidt

Death by Force
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On a summer morning at Maquoketa Caves State Park in Iowa, a family's camping trip turned into a tragedy. Tyler Schmidt, a 42-year-old Caucasian male from Cedar Falls, was among the victims of a violent attack on July 22, 2022. He, along with his wife, Sarah Schmidt, also 42, and their 6-year-old daughter, Lula, were found deceased in their tent. The couple's 9-year-old son was the sole survivor of the horrific event.

Law enforcement responded to reports of a shooting at the campground sh ...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/
  • KCCI: Investigators identify triple homicide victims at Maquoketa Caves State Park
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    Victim Details

    Tyler Schmidt

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Maquoketa

    IA

    2022-07-22

    42

    Tyler

    Schmidt

    11/05/2025

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    I’ve been following the Maquoketa Caves case closely, and something that’s been on my mind is ho... ...Read More
    05/02/2024
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the Schmidt family's last moments at Maquoketa Caves State Park. It... ...Read More
    10/01/2023
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