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Robert Schendel

Case from Council Bluffs, IA dated Aug 12, 2015

Victim Details

Robert Schendel

Male

White / Caucasian

Council Bluffs

IA

2015-08-12

55

Robert

Schendel

06/28/2026

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In August of 2015, the life of Robert Schendel, a 55-year-old White male from Council Bluffs, Iowa, was tragically cut short. On Wednesday, August 12, 2015, he was found deceased in his home. The circumstances of his death soon pointed to a violent end, and an investigation was launched to uncover the truth behind what had happened.

Suspicion quickly fell upon his own son, 20-year-old Sean Schendel. Investigators determined that Sean had shot and killed his father. The motive for this pat ...
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  • Council Bluffs man sentenced for killing his father - Omaha - KETV
  • Son gets 50 years for killing dad - WOWT
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