Le Mars, Iowa — The May trial for a northwest Iowa man who pled not guilty after he was accused of allegedly stabbing his sister last year, has been continued.
Authorities say 34-year-old Thomas Bibler of Le Mars was taken into custody following a fatal stabbing that happened the evening of Saturday, June 11, 2016. Bibler is accused of fatally stabbing his 27-year-old sister, Shannon Bogh. Witnesses to the stabbing identified Bibler as the suspect.
Bibler entered a plea of not guilty to the charges of First Degree Murder, Willful Injury Causing Serious Injury, and Going Armed With Intent. First Degree Murder is a class A Felony. If convicted, Bibler would face a mandatory sentence of life in prison without parole.
In late March, Bibler’s attorney filed a waiver of Bibler’s right to a jury trial. The trial that was to have been on May 16th, has now been postponed to a date yet to be set by the court.
