LINN COUNTY, Iowa — The trial of the man accused of killing his 5-year-old child is now on hold after a motion from the defense.
Matthew Schleier, of Marion, is charged with first-degree murder after police say he admitted he killed his son, Jack. It happened in October of 2024.
Linn County Attorney Nick Maybanks told Iowa’s News Now that the state planned to use phone calls made by the defendant as evidence. Court filings show the defense wanted more time to review those recordings made in jail. In court Monday, the judge granted that request…