Algona, Iowa — Sentencing has been set for August 21st back in Kossuth County for 43-year-old Kyle after he was convicted of killing Algona Police Officer Kevin Cram.
Ricke faces a mandatory life sentence on the first-degree murder conviction. Prosecutor Scott Brown says he was pleased with the outcome.
Brown says having dash and body cam video of the shooting was key in the state’s case against Ricke.
Ricke’s defense had argued the shooting was not premediatated. Brown says they proved otherwise.
Brown says the family of Officer Cram is relieved that Ricke is being held accountable, but there is still a ways to go in the healing process.
Brown says waiting through the trial was not easy for the family.
Brown says the family will have a chance to share their feelings during sentencing next month. The punishment for first-degree murder in Iowa is life behind bars without parole. The trial was held in Dickinson County on a change of venue due to pre-trial publicity.
