That is when she met Kirk Levin. Jessica Levin is an assistant director and staff attorney at the Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality at Seattle University School of Law, where she teaches the Civil Rights Clinic and engages in a broad range of civil rights litigation before state and federal courts. Once on the road, the car slipped on an icy patch and crashed into a ditch. View the profiles of professionals named "Jessica Frank" on LinkedIn. Within months, records show he was arrested for burglary after breaking into a mans home in Early through a bedroom window. He was also given a 10-year prison sentence for the abduction charges. This week on Reasonable Doubt, the team takes on the Raul and Cathy Sarinana were sentenced to death for abusing Would love your thoughts, please comment. Vega stated that he had requested him to drive him back to his mothers house. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Kirk Levin once told police that he had duct tape in his backpack because he was planning to use it to rape a girl, and was caught hiding in the basement of the home of another girl that hed targeted to rape, Dane County prosecutor Corey Stephan said at a hearing in 2009, according to a transcript. Jurors also found him guilty of third-degree kidnapping in the abduction of Jessica Vega, a woman he met online. Despite Levins past, Iowa Department of Corrections officials say they were powerless to keep him behind bars or put him under supervision because his prison term for a burglary ended Jan. 1. She didnt fall on a knife and cut herself by accident. Jessica Frank (I) Actress IMDbPro Starmeter See rank Jessica Newman Frank was born in Los Angeles, California in 1985 to actor/writer Gary Frank and producer Carroll Newman. In January 2003, Jessica Vega was living in Storm Lake, Iowa. She was able to do so when Levin drove his truck into a ditch. Vega said Levin showed up at her home on the morning of Jan. 3 and asked her for help with his car. she testified. When a neighbor stopped to offer help, the woman got away unharmed and Levin fled. Jessica knew that Kirk had a troubled past, but she believed he was a good person who was trying to turn his life around. Call or Email Jessica Frank for a free 15 minute consultation now - (518) 263-0014. Levin jogged away from the scene, Schramm said. apprehended by the police a short time later, treated by a therapist because he fantasized, Robert Burmingham, aka The Blue Light Rapist, forced Lori Brown and Cindy Williams to strip before shooting, Murder Allegations against Catherine Shelton. In re the Personal Restraint Petition of Raymond Mayfield Williams, Jr. State of Washington v. Jeremiah James Gilbert, State of Washington v. Zyion Houston-Sconiers and Treson Roberts. Levin declined to testify on his behalf after the defense called no witnesses, the newspaper reported. Kirk Levin, 21, makes his initial appearance with defense attorney Chuck Kenville in Sac City, Iowa, on Jan. 8, 2013. Should defendants charged with homicide be allowed to represent themselves pro se? Alleged kidnapping victim testifies in Iowa trial. Dylan Eason and Isaiah Churchwell were convicted of murdering Cynthia William "Patrick" Alexander remains in prison for murder. Levin was back in a courtroom Tuesday, this time in Sac City, Iowa, for an initial appearance on charges alleging that he fatally stabbed his mother Thursday at her farmhouse in Early. Jessica knew that Kirk had a troubled past, but she believed he was a good person who was trying to turn his life around. She had been strangled and stabbed to death. She graduated from Florida State University with Honors with a degree in Meteorology and minors in Mathematics, Physics, and Communications. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. Since then, Iowa investigators have given no hint of a motive and refuse to release documents related to their investigation, even though the case has concluded. Youre clearly not insane, Finn said to Levin. Inmates earn the time off regardless of their circumstances unless an administrative law judge specifically adds time back in a formal disciplinary process. He also faces a third-degree kidnapping charge in connection to 21-year-old Jessica Vega. Jessica knew that Kirk had a troubled past, but she believed he was a good person who was trying to turn his life around. Your email address will not be published. He served 14 more months before his sentence ended. Marilyn Schmitts sister, Molly Heneman, also wrote a letter that was read by Schilmoeller. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Everything you ever said or wrote to us was a lie. Next, he drove down Highway 20, towards Storm Lake, Jessicas residential location. As your mother, she is now protecting every other person that has ever had contact with you.. Sentencing is scheduled for July. Skip to Apply, Request Info, Jobs, Contact links, BA, Comparative History of Ideas & European Studies, University of Washington, 2003, JD, Seattle University School of Law, magna cum laude, 2008. Iowa law shaves prison sentences by an extra 1.2 days for every day that many inmates serve, which means a typical 5-year term lasts 2 years and 99 days, Scaletta said. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. It was planned, and thats just reprehensible. Levin only got out of prison on Tuesday after serving more than two years for burglary. He was also sentenced to 10 years in prison for kidnapping Jessica Vega, 21, of Storm Lake on Jan. 3, the same day Schmitt was killed. Investigators came to check on Schmitt when Levin's responses about his mother's whereabouts became inconsistent. Schramm testified that Vega had been lying down in the passenger seat before she began screaming that she had been kidnapped and needed help. EARLY, Iowa | Kirk Levin has been sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison for killing his mother. In the 2009 case, prosecutors said Levin and two others fled from an Eau Claire, Wis., group home where they were living, stole a car and went on for joy ride past Madison. Then Erika covers the horrifying collapse of the West Gate Bridge in Melbourne, Australia. Judge Gary McMinimee sentenced Levin to 5 years in prison and allowed him to be transported to Wisconsin to return to prison for violating his parole there. The statement by 21-year-old Kirk Levin, of Early, was presented to jurors in Webster County. She said that she spotted a human and heard something about a car and eventually recognized Levin. You can cancel at any time. 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(AP Photo/The Messenger, Hans Madsen). Director Jacob Vaughan Writer Sam Brotherton Stars Annabella Didion Paden Fallis Max Blackstone Even though Levin denied killing his mother in an interrogation, he changed his statements several hours later. He also broke into a tractor trailer on the property and stole a credit card and other items that were inside. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. She thought of ways to escape while Levin drove, including ways to "get back to society" to find help. The sentence ended and we had to open up the door, said Department of Corrections spokesman Fred Scaletta. Then Vega, who was lying down in the passenger seat, screamed that she had been kidnapped and needed help. Levin jogged away from the scene, but he was later taken into custody. I had to have killed my mother. Were here not just because the defendant killed his mother, Kenville said. But when he bound her hand and feet and took her into his mothers house, Vega started imploring him to take her back to her home so that she could get back to her daughter. Levin was charged with first-degree murder for allegedly killing his mother, Marilyn Schmitt, 45, in her rural Early, Iowa, home. IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) A 21-year-old Iowa man accused of killing his mother and abducting a woman after being released from prison last week underwent treatment as a teenager because he fantasized about raping women and almost acted upon his urges several times, according to a Wisconsin prosecutor. You have permission to edit this article. She said she eventually convinced him to drive back to Storm Lake, but on the way back Levin drove into a ditch. Dead Silent is in the rural town of Early, Iowa, to investigate the murder of Marilyn Smith, who was killed by her own son, Kirk Levin, a short time after he had been released from prison. Dead Silent: The Sinner and the Saint walks the audience through the events and the circumstances of the murder and the abduction, the details of which are truly horrifying, especially when you consider that he killed his own mother. Frank Kirk, Orland Park - physician and surgeon license (036-079537) and controlled substance license (336-042524) revoked and license fined $5,000 after he failed to respond . A medical examiner testified that her death was caused by choking, as well as sharp- and blunt-force injuries. While he also questioned the decision to release Levin early, in the end, Finn said Levin was responsible for his own actions. Amber was drinking the Field Blend (Red) by Hook and Crook Cellars, and it was delish!Amber pulled her sources from: House of Horrors "Wired to Kill" Season 3, Episode 4, www.thecinemaholic.com/"Where is Jessica Vega Now"/Deepra Sarkar/Jan.19,2021, www.monsterandcritics.com/"Kirk Levin Murdered His Mom Marilyn Schmidt and Kidnapped Jessica Vega: Dead Silent Investigations"/Jerry Brown/Jan.18,2021, www.thecinemaholic.com/"Where is Kirk Levin Now/Deepra Sarkar/Jan.19,2021, www.wqad.com/"Police: Kidnapping Suspect Confessed to Killing His Mother"/Shellie Nelson/Jan.7,2013. Levin claimed to have no recollection of committing the horrific crimes. Like most other young adults, she too a had social media presence: a personal page on MySpace. You can cancel at any time. He was also sentenced to 10 years in prison for kidnapping Jessica Vega, 21, of Storm Lake on Jan. 3, the. You can cancel at any time. I'm a producer, videographer, and multimedia specialist with more than five years experience working in TV news, public affairs, social media, and mobile application development. Assistant Iowa Attorney General Doug Hammerand disagreed. (JIM LLE / Sioux City Journal). I am currently working as a producer, videographer, and editor for the Irvine Unified School District. Thanks. Principal at Deloitte. The case is the second in a year and a half to put the small, quiet community in the spotlight. Levin was thereafter convicted of first-degree murder for his mothers death and the third-degree kidnapping of Jessica Vega, a woman he had previously met online. Levin was thereafter convicted of first-degree murder for his mother's death and the third-degree kidnapping of Jessica Vega, a woman he had previously met online. Just a few days before his arrest for murder and abduction, Levin had been released from prison on January 1, 2013, after his prison term for a burglary ended. SAC CITY Convicted murderer Kirk Levin was sentenced to life in prison Friday, more than a month after a jury found him guilty of killing his mother. Levin, 21, of Early, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of his mother, Marilyn Schmitt. Assuming it was a joke, Vega said she did not take him seriously at first. Her work, through both direct representation and amicus curiae advocacy, addresses issues of structural inequality, racism, and explicit and implicit bias in the legal system. She didnt strangle herself by accident. A Webster County District Court jury last month found Levin, 21, guilty of. EARLY, Iowa --- Kirk Levin has been sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison for killing his mother. Feb 2010 - Jun 20105 months. Please subscribe to keep reading. At Solarcentury my work focussed on delivering the Solar4Schools program. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Three people, including a 6-year-old girl, were murdered inside their tent at Maquoketa State Park in July. He had served two years on a five-year burglary sentence that was reduced under state law. At one point, Vega actually persuaded Levin to drive her back to Storm Lake, but he drove into a ditch a short distance later, and the car got stuck in the snow. I had to have killed my mother. I remember walking into her room and choking her, he wrote in the statement. While impersonating a police officer, Burmingham would pull-over female motorists before kidnapping and sexually assaulting them. Levin was subsequently ordered to serve a life sentence and to pay $150,000 to Schmitt's heirs. You can find her on the 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts on Saturdays, and the 5:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts on Sundays. Kirk Levin KCCI. In this episode, Amber covers the survival story of Jessica Frank Vega. Vega said she tried to think of ways to get away the whole time she was with Levin. Levin had just moved in with his mother after being released several hours earlier from prison, according to court records. She tried to help you become a better person and lead a good life.. As a teenager, as per the prosecutors statements, Levin had been subjected to treatment owing to his fantasies about raping women. Finn told Levin that he agreed with the statements made by Schmitts family. The trial, which began Tuesday, wrapped up quickly, with closing arguments coming Thursday morning. Jessica had already survived an abusive childhood and was doing well raising her daughter, Victoria and attending college. At Levins sentencing Friday, Teresa Schilmoeller, a survivor of homicide advocate from Sioux City, read three victim impact statements written by members of Schmitts family. Deputies found him hiding in a barn on the property. Charles Kenville, Levins attorney, had argued in favor of a second-degree murder conviction, adding the state failed to prove Schmitts death was premeditated. His main motive was robbery. In 2009, he was caught hiding in the basement of a girl he intended to rape. Martinez-Cuevas et al. In the tape, Levin admitted that he harbored fantasies of violent sex. Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. Pic credit: Sac County Sheriff's Office Dead Silent is in the rural town of Early, Iowa, to investigate the murder of Marilyn Smith, who was killed by her own son, Kirk Levin, a short time after he had been released from prison. When the police asked Levin questions about his mothers whereabouts, his answers were evasive and contradictory. He added that he didn't remember abducting Vega. Name SSN Date of birth Date of death Lived State Zip Code (Last Residence) Zip Code (Lump Tax payment) FRANK KIRK: 527-01-7549: March 9, 1909: September 1, 1954: 45 years : FRANK KIRK: 198-10-1589: February 4, 1908: January 1, 1962: . "How could I not fight for my life?" While driving away, his car skidded on ice and went into a ditch. A 5-year-old child went missing in Dublin, Va., in spring 2015. Vega said Levin asked her to drive to Early, a town 100 miles northwest from Des Moines, to find his car. At this point, Levin escaped the scene. Later, the states Supreme Court denied reviewing Levins case based on the fact that Kirks statement about wanting a lawyer had not been sufficiently strong to compel officers to stop their interrogation. The first letter was written by Sandra Schmitts, Marilyn Schmitts mother. Vega persuaded Levin to drive them back to Storm Lake. Levin is charged with first-degree murder for allegedly killing his mother, Marilyn Schmitt, 45, last week in her rural Early, Iowa, home. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Investigation Discoverys Dead Silent follows the trail of Kirk Levin after he was released from prison and went on to commit two more crimes in an episode titled The Sinner and the Saint. If you are curious to know Jessica Vegas side of the story, we have you covered. Levin had served 26 months of a 5-year prison term but that was enough to complete his sentence under an Iowa law that routinely cuts prison terms by more than half. Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. Kirk Levin confessed to kidnapping Jessica Vega in an interview with the investigators. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, New Hampton man charged in overdose death, Valuable winning lottery ticket could be in your coat pocket, Bengals QB Joe Burrow and other pro athletes are buying an Iowa farm, Sandie Greco retiring after 54 years of serving Waterloo, Maquoketa murders: 911 call reveals new information about morning four were killed, Arrest made after remains of missing man found at Elma home, Employees sentenced to jail, probation in livestock fraud investigation, Wisconsin woman died inside burning SUV that started 'going crazy'; doors wouldn't unlock, Don Wooten: Reasons for leaving the Christmas tree up until Feb. 2, Man said he didn't mean to cause serious injuries in casino card beating, Blood-alcohol level in fatal crash was more than twice legal limit, New internet provider becomes available in Waterloo, Man who broke into house shot and killed by armed Iowa resident, police say, Jury issues lesser verdict in casino assault trial, Early, Iowa, man to serve life in prison for killing mom, Upcoming solar eclipse will be the last one visible from the U.S. for decades, Record amount of sea ice disappeared after recent arctic cyclone, As more unrest looms, Peru leader calls for calm, Bighorn sheep affected by disease in Nevada. After the incident, she said she had had difficulty coping with the nightmares that came along in the first few weeks, and she often felt paranoid about letting Victoria go out of her sight. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Levin served his Wisconsin prison term and returned to live with his mother in Iowa in 2010. Dead Silent airs at 9/8c on Investigation Discovery. WATERLOO A Waterloo man charged in a severe beating at a local casino in 2021 said he didnt mean to cause any serious injuries. When a local farmer stopped to help, Vega began yelling that she was being kidnapped. Levin had just moved in with his mother after being released hours earlier from prison, according to court records. Erika was drinking the Aromatic White Wine again from Eufloria, and yet again it was good!Erika pulled her sources from: www.abc.net.au/West Gate Bridge disaster still haunts the men who were there, 50 years on/Tim Callanan/Oct.11,2020, www.westgatebridge.org/The Fall and Rise of the West Gate Bridge/Robbo Bennett, www.nfsa.gov.au/1970 West Gate Bridge Disaster/Adam Blackshaw, If you would like to donate to The American Heart KIDS Association on Declan's behalf, We have attached the link below. Levin accused of killing his mother and kidnapping another woman says in a written statement to police that he doesn't remember killing his mother, though he recalls choking her. The sheriffs deputies had checked in on Marilyn because they were investigating her son, Kirk Levin, for kidnapping a 21-year-old woman earlier that day. Levin is charged with first-degree murder for allegedly killing his mother, Marilyn Schmitt, 45, last week in her rural Early, Iowa, home. Stacey Humphreys entered an estate agent in Powder Springs, Georgia, where he forced Lori Brown and Cindy Williams to strip before shooting them both dead and stole their cards. Levin was released from a Wisconsin prison just 36 hours before he killed his mother and kidnapped Vega. The judge said the sentence would give Levin a chance for treatment before you do something really serious where youd be locked up the rest of your life.. Thanks to her fathers service in the military, Jessica moved 10 times before she left for college. Jessica Kirk is the newest member of the CBS 4 Valley Storm Team. You can find her on the 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts on Saturdays, and the 5:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts on Sundays. Vega also read a brief statement to Levin, where she stated that she forgives him for what he did to her. She didnt fall on a knife and cut herself by accident. He also claimed to have had no recollection of committing those heinous crimes. Jessica had already survived an abusive childhood and was doing well raising her daughter, Victoria and attending college. The jury found 21-year-old Kirk Levin guilty of first degree murder and third degree kidnapping. Jessica could not be more excited to start her career in beautiful deep south Texas, where she is no stranger to the heat, humidity, and excitement of the tropics! Gary Schramm, a farmer from Early, stopped to help him. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Schramm testified that Levin said he didnt need help. Investigators say that hours later he abducted and attempted to sexually assault a 21-year-old female acquaintance, who was eventually able to escape after a car accident. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Rochester, New York, United States. Levin is also accused of kidnapping a 21-year-old woman hours . She didnt strangle herself by accident. This obviously was an absolutely horrible, vicious, mean, vindictive crime, he said. Fair Housing Center of Washington v. Breier-Scheetz Properties, LLC et al. A motive is unclear. Native Village of Hooper Bay et al. Kirk Levin, 21, makes his initial appearance with defense attorney Chuck Kenville in Sac City, Iowa, on Tuesday. Levin did not enter a plea, and the supervisor of the public defenders office appointed to represent him Tuesday declined comment. Schmitts body was found during the investigation into Vegas kidnapping. Kirk Levin murdered his own mother and then proceeded to kidnap a then 21-year-old girl named Jessica Vega. Sandra Schmitts letter also criticized the decision to release Levin from prison. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. 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