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2 arrested Sunday morning in connection w/Marshalltown Murder investigation

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September 1st, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Marshalltown, Iowa – Police in Marshalltown said Sunday (today), two suspects from Marshalltown have been arrested in connection with the death of man from Tama, whose body was found Saturday morning on a street in Marshalltown. The victim was identified as 23-year-old Ezra Oliver Seymour.
Authorities say following an exhaustive search for information and evidence, 25-year-old Trequan Merez Cosgrove, of Marshalltown was arrested early this (Sunday) morning. Cosgrove was charged with Murder in the First Degree and Felon in Possession of a Firearm. 26-year-old Jaimee Yajaira Alcaraz-Gutierrez, of Marshalltown has been charged with Accessory after the fact. Both suspects were being held in the Marshall County Jail.

(Left) Trequan M. Cosgrove, and Jaimee Y. Alcarez-Gutierrrez (right) – Marshalltown Police photo

(As we previously reported) Public safety personnel responded at around 5:45-a.m., Saturday (Aug. 31), to the area of North 12th Avenue and Bromley Street in Marshalltown, for a medical emergency. The Marshall County 911 Communications Center received a call about a person found in the roadway on North 12th Avenue with serious injuries. Upon arrival, emergency personnel found an unresponsive, adult male, in the roadway. The man had visible traumatic injuries. Immediate medical care was provided to the individual.

He was transported to the Marshalltown hospital and was later transferred to a medical facility in Des Moines, where he died.

The Marshalltown Police Department, and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, are jointly conducting this murder investigation. This investigation remains active. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Marshalltown Police Department at 641-754-5725 or 911. Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling Marshall County Crime Stoppers at 641.753.1234 or via text by texting the word “marshall” followed by the tip to CRIMES (274637). Tips may also be submitted online at www.marshallcountycs.com.