Iowa Police Probe 6 Family Killings by 52-Year-Old Ryan McFarland in Muscatine

17 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Jun 2

Six relatives were killed across Muscatine on Monday before suspect Ryan Willis McFarland, 52, fatally shot himself during an encounter with police on the city's riverfront trail.
Four victims were found inside one home, while two other men believed to be relatives were later discovered dead at a separate home and at a business.
Muscatine police said a preliminary investigation points to a domestic-related dispute, but authorities have not released the victims' names or further details.
ABC affiliate reporting said at least two victims were children, while police confirmed McFarland had a criminal record and are still processing scenes and interviewing witnesses.

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