Marshall Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder in Landlord’s Slaying: Daily Iowan Reader, Feb. 8

Marshall found guilty of first-degree murder in landlord’s slaying

Justin Marshall remained somber Thursday afternoon as his supporters wept around him.

A jury found Marshall, 22, guilty of first-degree murder in the slaying of former Broadway Condominiums owner John Versypt in October 2009.

Sixth District Judge Sean McPartland announced the verdict shortly after 12:30 p.m. to a semi-full room of Iowa City police officers, Versypt’s family and friends, as well as Marshall’s two supporters.

After the reading of the verdict, Marshall’s attorneys Thomas Gaul and Mike Adams requested the jury state the grounds on which they found Marshall guilty.

One juror seemed please with the announced verdict.

“It’s great to be an American with our legal system,” juror Dave Tokuhisa said. “The jury of 12 system really works.”

The Versypt family left the courtroom immediately after exchanging smiles with one another. Marshall’s supporters continued to cry and did not wish to give a comment. Shortly after the verdict was read, Gaul asked directed one of the women to call Marshall’s mother.

The Versypt family gave a statement of gratitude for the verdict.

“We are grateful and relieved with the verdict by the jury,” the Versypt family said in a handwritten statement. “Hopefully, after three years, we can continue our healing and have some closure. Thank you to the Johnson County Attorney’s Office, Horizons Survivors Program, the Iowa City Police Department, and our family and friends who have stood by us in support during this difficult time. Thank you.”

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