MAQUOKETA, Iowa – The three victims of the triple-homicide at Maquoketa Caves State Park have been identified as:
Tyler Schmidt, 42, Cedar Falls
Sarah Schmidt, 42, Cedar Falls
Lulu Schmidt, 6, Cedar Falls
The Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner will conduct autopsies of all three victims. Once completed, the findings will be released. Additionally, the State Medical Examiner will perform an autopsy on suspect Anthony Orlando Sherwin, 23.
Law enforcement would like to thank the public for their assistance with the investigation and their concern for the Schmidt family.
Investigators do not believe there is an on-going risk to the public.
This is an on-going investigation.
Reportedly, a 9-year-old child survived the attack.