**UPDATE: Suspect was arrested Saturday, in Des Moines**

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Public Safety says the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect connected to a double homicide in rural Marshalltown.

On Friday, April 19, 2024, at approximately 1:45 am, Marshall County Deputies were dispatched to 2645 182nd Street, Marshalltown Iowa for a welfare check on occupants of the residence. When deputies arrived, they located a male and female deceased. They are identified as Mario Murillo, age 28, Marshalltown, and Frances Tillie Gasca, age 33, Marshalltown.

As a result of the investigation by Marshall County Sheriff’s Office and Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, Ilias Julian Lasley, age 29, has been charged with two counts of Murder in the 1st Degree for the death of Mr. Murillo and Ms. Gasca. Mr. Lasley is considered armed and dangerous. If you see him or know his location do not approach him, call law enforcement. We are seeking public assistance in locating him.

Ilias Julian Lasley,

If anyone has any information concerning Ilias Lasley’s whereabouts, please contact the Marshall County Communications Center, 641.754.5725, Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, 641.754.6380, or tips can be submitted online at www.marshallcountysheriff.com

(A criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.)