Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Julie Dawson death by force case profile photo

Julie Dawson

Case from Lucas, IA dated Sep 17, 2018

Victim Details

Julie Dawson

Female

White / Caucasian

Lucas

IA

2018-09-17

64

Julie

Dawson

06/28/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
In the quiet, rural landscape of Lucas, Iowa, the life of 64-year-old Caucasian female, Julie Elizabeth Dawson, came to a tragic end on Monday, September 17, 2018. She was found deceased in her home, the victim of a fatal shooting. For the preceding nine years, Julie and her husband had built a life on their ranch in Lucas County, where she passionately tended to their horses and various other animals. Her love for horses was a defining feature of her life, and she often enjoyed riding on the eq ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Julie Dawson, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (4)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • https://www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov/media/cms/DV_Homicide_List_93018_014CDC2E8DA89.pdf
  • Julie Dawson Obituary, Lucas, Iowa :: Iles Funeral Homes
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 2 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (2)

    Has anyone else been thinking about the impact this had on Julie Dawson's community in Lucas, Iowa? ... ...Read More
    08/20/2024
    I've been thinking a lot about the impact this must have on the local community in Lucas, Iowa. It's... ...Read More
    03/13/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Julie Dawson

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Iowa

    Karen Duncan death by force case in Spencer, IA

    Karen Duncan

    Death: Jan 12, 2003
    In the quiet town of Spencer, Iowa, a sense of unease began to ripple through the community on Janua u ...Read More
    Jessie Renae Smith death by force case in Wapello, IA

    Jessie Renae Smith

    Death: Jan 06, 2006
    In the quiet town of Wapello, Iowa, the life of 22-year-old Jessie Renae Smith, a Caucasian female, , ...Read More
    Mariana Redrovan death by force case in Des Moines, IA

    Mariana Redrovan

    Death: Jan 16, 1998
    In the winter of 1998, a young life full of promise was tragically cut short in a West Des Moines ho h ...Read More
    Karen Will death by force case in Vincent, IA

    Karen Will

    Death: Jan 08, 2021
    In the quiet town of Vincent, Iowa, a tragedy unfolded in early January 2021, leaving the community y ...Read More
    Takeya M. Hogan Camp death by force case in Waterloo, IA

    Takeya M. Hogan Camp

    Death: Sep 27, 2020
    In the early hours of September 27, 2020, the life of 28-year-old Black / African American female Ta T ...Read More
    Phyllis Versteeg death by force case in Fort Dodge, IA

    Phyllis Versteeg

    Death: Jan 28, 2024
    In the quiet, rural landscape of Webster County, Iowa, a tragic event unfolded on the evening of Jan a ...Read More
    Lillium Mead death by force case in Des Moines, IA

    Lillium Mead

    Death: Apr 21, 2014
    In the spring of 2014, a tragedy unfolded in Des Moines, Iowa, forever altering the lives of a local a ...Read More