A northeast Iowa man convicted of murder is seeking a new trial.
66-year-old Andrew Karvel of Lansing was originally charged with first-degree murder, a Class A felony, after he was accused of killing 83-year-old Daniel Lundy. Investigators alleged that Karvel strangled Lundy to death on May 9, 2022, in their residence in Lansing.Â
Karvel was arrested by Lansing/New Albin Police in August of 2022.
On August 21st of this year, an Allamakee County District Court jury found him guilty of second-degree murder, which allows Karvel to avoid spending the rest of his life behind bars without the possibility of parole.
His sentencing date is currently set for October 23rd. However, this week, his defense counsel filed a motion seeking a new trial and to set aside the judgment.Â
Their arguments for a new trial include claims that the prosecution illegally introduced Karvel’s prior conviction of assault, the state did not turn over some exculpatory evidence, prosecutor’s failed to prove Lundy died by strangulation, and that the jury’s verdict was contrary to the evidence in the case.
No hearing date on that motion has been scheduled.
