Crime & Safety
Police Release Criminal Complaint Against Man Accused of Using Crowbar to Kill His Mother
Edward Cusic, 44, is accused of killing his mother Anita Lobken, 68, on Friday night. They shared a residence in northeast Cedar Rapids, just down the road from Marion.
Cedar Rapids Police took Edward Cusic, 44, into custody at the scene on Friday night and charged with him with first-degree murder in the death of Anita Jean Labkon, 68, of Cedar Rapids.
He is being held on $1 million bond.
Several media outlets report that Labkon is Cusic's mother.
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Cusic is accused of using a crowbar to kill her. Police have not released more details about what may have led to the violent act.
Police have released their criminal complaint against Cusic. The complaint is attached to this article. The details are sparse but use caution because some of the language is graphic.
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Read more:
Report: Cedar Rapids Man Says He Killed His Mother With Crowbar (Homicide Update)
Update: Cedar Rapids Man Faces First-Degree Murder Charge in Death of 68-Year-Old Woman Near Marion
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