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Michelle Key

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the quiet town of Hampton, Iowa, the life of Michelle A. "Shelly" Key, a 51-year-old Caucasian woman from Waterloo, was tragically cut short on December 13, 2015. What began as a response to a call about a suicidal individual soon unveiled a grim and violent scene at a residence at 621 1st St. NE. Inside, officers discovered Key, deceased from an apparent gunshot wound.

The investigation quickly turned from a potential suicide to a homicide, shattering the peace of the neighborhood. Th ...Read More
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  • The Des Moines Register: Iowa officials arrest boyfriend in death of woman
  • https://www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov/media/cms/DV_Homicide_List_93018_014CDC2E8DA89.pdf
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    Victim Details

    Michelle Key

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Hampton

    IA

    2015-12-13

    51

    Michelle

    Key

    11/05/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    It's hard to believe this happened in Hampton, such a peaceful place. While reading more about Miche... ...Read More
    12/31/2024
    Hi everyone,
    I've been thinking a lot about the impact of community support in cases like Michell... ...Read More
    04/20/2024
    Has anyone looked into the background of Ronald Lee Rand before Michelle's murder? I find it difficu... ...Read More
    05/18/2023
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