DCI Investigating Triple Homicide At Maquoketa Caves State Park – No Danger To Public

July 22, 2022

MAQUOKETA, Iowa –  At about 6:23 a.m. this morning, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Workplace and DCI have been notified of a triple murder on the Maquoketa Caves State Park campground. Officers situated three deceased our bodies. Officers later discovered {that a} camper was unaccounted for. Following a search of the world, officers discovered the deceased physique of Anthony Orlando Sherwin, 23, west of the park. Sherwin seems to have suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and there’s no hazard to the general public. 

Media protecting this incident are requested to remain away from the world, and are directed to DCI public data officers at Hurtsville Interpretive Middle situated at 18670 63rd Avenue, Maquoketa, Iowa. 

Presently, the Maquoketa Caves State Park is an lively crime scene and is closed till additional discover. 

PHOTO: Anthony Orlando Sherwin

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