Judge commits Iowa teen who killed foster brother to psych unit

[Omaha Steve]

http://www.omaha.com/news/crime/judge-commits-iowa-teen-who-killed-foster-brother-to-psych/article_26a16d0c-d450-5a25-af99-afd36b1fa45c.html

POSTED: MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2014 10:45 PM
By Andrew J. Nelson / World-Herald staff writer

The Iowa teen found not guilty by reason of insanity in the death of his foster brother poses “a great danger to others” and will need lifelong monitoring “to help minimize his risk to the public and to himself,” according to a judge’s order.

The order commits Cody Metzker-Madsen, 18, to a psychiatric unit within the Iowa Department of Corrections for an indefinite period of time.


Dominic Elkins

Metzker-Madsen killed 5-year-old Dominic Elkins as the two played outside at a foster home north of Logan, Iowa.

Dominic’s body was found in a wooded ravine with a stream. An autopsy determined that he died from blunt force head injuries and drowning.

FULL story and related stories at link.

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[Brickbat]

1. Heartbreaking. Here's hoping he gets the help he clearly needs.