Woman Finds Husband Murdered in Quiet Farm House

The quiet community of Traer, Iowa, was shaken when Ryan Cooper was discovered dead in his home, having suffered two gunshot wounds to the face while resting in his recliner. His wife, Karina Cooper, reported finding him in the early morning hours after being awakened by a loud noise, initially calling Ryan’s brother for help before contacting 911. The investigation by the Tama County Sheriff's Office and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation spanned nearly three years, delving deep into various pieces of evidence until a suspect was revealed. Find out what happened to Ryan Cooper on this episode of "Prime Crime with Jesse Weber." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices