Waterloo police arrest man after woman found dead in Butternut Lane home
Key Questions
Who was arrested in the Butternut Lane homicide in Waterloo?
27-year-old Nicolas Fettkether was arrested for second-degree murder of 50-year-old Stephanie Turner. The incident followed a welfare check on April 4.
What are the details of the charges and court date?
Fettkether faces second-degree murder charges with a $500,000 bond. His court date is set for April 14.
What is Waterloo police requesting from the public?
Police are seeking video footage from North Cedar residents and businesses related to the April 4 homicide. Fettkether is held in Black Hawk County Jail amid ongoing policing scrutiny.
27yo Nicolas Fettkether arrested 2nd-deg murder 50yo Stephanie Turner (Apr4 welfare, assault/fake break-in); $500k bond, Apr14 court; Black Hawk Jail amid policing scrutiny.
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Updated Apr 9, 2026