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Michele Cosner Davis

Death by Force
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On a tragic afternoon in Des Moines, Iowa, what initially appeared to be a fatal car accident on Interstate 235 would soon unravel into a story of domestic violence and murder. On September 11, 2008, 41-year-old Michele Cosner Davis, a White/Caucasian female, was found dead after her vehicle veered off the road and flipped over. However, the circumstances of the crash raised suspicions among investigators, leading to a deeper look into the moments leading up to her death.

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  • https://www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov/media/cms/DV_Homicide_List_93018_014CDC2E8DA89.pdf
  • Michele Ann Cosner Davis (1966-2008) - Memorials - Find a Grave
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    Victim Details

    Michele Cosner Davis

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Des Moines

    IA

    2008-09-11

    41

    Michele

    Cosner Davis

    11/05/2025

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