Adam Pitman

In The Tri States

Rich Egger — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 18:27:04 +0000

A look back at the top stories and features from the Tri States Public Radio news department from July 2012.

During the month, a Keokuk man was found guilty of murdering his mother, a judge tossed out a lawsuit filed by a western Illinois hog farm, and the Tri States Public Radio family lost a good friend.

Pitman Guilty of First Degree Murder

Jason Parrott — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 21:56:49 +0000

Adam Pitman, 24, of Keokuk has been found guilty of one count of 1st Degree Murder.

He was accused of choking his mother, Rosa Pitman, 46, to death in her home at 1602 Concert Street in Keokuk in the early morning hours of August 30, 2011.

An autopsy revealed Rosa Pitman died of asphyxiation due to a combination of strangulation and suffocation.

1st Degree Murder carries a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Pitman Murder Trial : Day 4

Jason Parrott — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 04:14:12 +0000

The fourth day of the murder trial of Keokuk resident Adam Pitman again wrapped up early due to just one witness being on the docket.

Judge Cynthia Danielson is presiding over the case at the South Lee County Courthouse in Keokuk.

Pitman is accused of killing his mother, Rosa Pitman, in her home in the early morning hours of August 30, 2011. He allegedly confessed to the crime after being pulled over for a traffic violation several hours later.

1st Degree murder carries a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.

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Pitman Murder Trial : Day 3

Jason Parrott — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 05:21:43 +0000

The third day of the murder trial of Keokuk resident Adam Pitman wrapped up early due to scheduling conflicts.

Judge Cynthia Danielson is presiding over the case at the South Lee County Courthouse in Keokuk.

Pitman Murder Trial : Day 2

Jason Parrott — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 17:28:13 +0000

The murder trial of Keokuk resident Adam Pitman has concluded its second day.

Judge Cynthia Danielson is presiding over the case at the South Lee County Courthouse in Keokuk.

1st Degree murder carries a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.

ADAM PITMAN

Murder Trial Moved to July

Jason Parrott — Thu, 03 May 2012 04:40:38 +0000

District Court Judge Cynthia Danielson has scheduled Adam Pitman’s murder trial for Tuesday, July 10 at the south Lee County Courthouse in Keokuk.

The trial, which is expected to last about two weeks, was originally scheduled for later this month.

Pitman is accused of killing his mother, Rosa Pitman, 46, of Keokuk on August 30, 2011. Officers found her body in her home after Adam Pitman allegedly confessed to the crime during a traffic stop in Fort Madison.

Murder Suspect Wants Statements Out

Jason Parrott — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:07:21 +0000

Adam Pitman of Keokuk is trying to block several pieces of evidence from being considered in his murder trial, which is scheduled for May 22.

Pitman is accused of killing his mother, Rosa Pitman, at her home at 1602 Concert Street in Keokuk on August 30, 2011. The state medical examiner ruled that Rosa Pitman was strangled.

Adam Pitman was pulled over by Fort Madison police at about 5:45 AM that morning for having no working tail-lights. Authorities say he admitted to killing his mother at that time.