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Sean Edward New

Case from Des Moines, IA dated Sep 02, 2020

Victim Details

Sean Edward New

Male

White / Caucasian

Des Moines

IA

2020-09-02

36

Sean

Edward New

06/28/2026

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In the late summer of 2020, the life of Sean Edward Newman, a 36-year-old White Caucasian male from Des Moines, Iowa, was tragically cut short. On the afternoon of September 2nd, Des Moines police responded to a report of a shooting in the 1300 block of 23rd Street, in the neighborhood near Drake University. Upon arrival, officers discovered Newman's body inside an apartment; he had sustained a fatal gunshot wound.

The investigation into Newman's death quickly evolved into a homicide case ...
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  • who13.com: Second Suspect Charged With Murder in Shooting Death of Des Moines Man
  • Des Moines Register: Woman charged with murder in Drake Neighborhood shooting
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    I’ve been following Sean Newman's murder case closely and something that sticks out to me is Sean'... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else been thinking about Sean's passion for helping the homeless? I can’t stop thinking... ...Read More
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    I'm really struck by Sean's passion for helping others, especially the homeless. It's always devasta... ...Read More
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