Man Sentenced to Up to 55 Years in 2024 Robbery‑Murder in Des Moines

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(Des Moines, IA) -- A third man has now been sentenced in connection with the death of Bruce Murray. In November 2024, Des Moines police found the 65-year-old in his apartment with his hands bound behind his back and a cord wrapped around his neck.

Investigators say three men stole cash and more than two pounds of methamphetamine from Murray’s residence.

20-year-old Alexzander Craig Jewett has now been sentenced to up to 55 years in prison. Prosecutors say he pleaded guilty to second-degree robbery, second-degree burglary, and possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver.


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