Sharon Wren

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by: Sharon Wren Posted: May 30, 2025 / 04:05 PM CDT Updated: May 30, 2025 / 04:11 PM CDT A Scott County jury has returned a verdict in the double murder trial of Adriana Blake. Judge Stuart Werling reminded the court that no outbursts, such as clapping or yelling, would be tolerated and would be subjected to contempt charges.

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A Scott County jury has returned a verdict in the double murder trial of Adriana Blake. Judge Stuart Werling reminded the court that no outbursts, such as clapping or yelling, would be tolerated and would be subjected to contempt charges. The jury was brought back into the courtroom to deliver their verdict. They deliberated about three hours. Adriana Blake (Prieto) (Scott County Jail)The jury foreperson said unanimous verdicts had been reached on the charges.

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by: Sharon Wren Posted: May 30, 2025 / 02:52 PM CDT Updated: May 30, 2025 / 02:52 PM CDT Christopher Behal, the Park View Iowa man who is on trial for first degree murder in the death of 31-year-old Taylor Escontrias (McKee) of Parkview learned his fate this afternoon.

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Christopher Behal, the Park View Iowa man who is on trial for first degree murder in the death of 31-year-old Taylor Escontrias (McKee) of Parkview learned his fate this afternoon. Behal was arrested in March 2024 after the Scott County Sheriff’s Office responded to a vehicle accident with injury near the intersection of 90th Street and Harrison Street in Mount Joy. Christopher Behal in Scott County Court.

1 week ago | ourquadcities.com | Sharon Wren

Adriana Blake’s fate is now in the hands of a jury. The defense began their closing arguments in the murder case against her this morning in Scott County Court in Davenport. Defense attorney Christopher Kragnes began by telling the jury he appreciates their work. He told the court that the case is about the tragic deaths of two people, not about other charges for Blake, like armed with intent, robbery and willful injury. “This is the only time Adriana, through me, gets to talk to you,” he said.