2024 Double Homicide Awaits Trial
Key Questions
Who is accused in the 2024 Marshalltown double homicide?
Elias Lassley (also referred to as Ilias Lasley) is accused of killing Frances Gaska (or Gasca) and Mario Murillo in Marshalltown. The case involves ongoing pretrial proceedings.
When is the pretrial hearing for the double homicide case?
A pretrial hearing for Elias Lassley is scheduled for April 30. The case has faced delays, frustrating the victims' families after two years.
What concerns have been raised about the double homicide?
The incident has raised hate crime concerns and aligns with MPD safety alerts. Families of Frances Gaska and Mario Murillo express frustration over justice delays spanning two years.
Elias Lassley accused of killing Frances Gaska and Mario Murillo in Marshalltown; pretrial hearing Apr 30 amid 2-year family frustration on justice delays. Raises hate crime concerns, aligns with MPD safety alerts.
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Updated Apr 18, 2026