Update for Feb. 8
From Master Sgt. Bob Bohl, Des Moines Police:
On Monday, Feb 6, a jury convicted Daniel A. Threadgill 12/17/87 of Murder 1st Degree for the brutal stabbing death of Jennifer Walstrand. Jennifer was discovered at her residence in the 24000 block of 25 Ave S on August 31, 2010. In June 2011, the Des Moines Police Department Investigations Unit received information from “Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound” relating to the murder of Jennifer Walstrand. The Des Moines Police Department’s Investigations Unit followed up on this information and arrested Daniel Threadgill.
From the King County Prosecutor's Office:
A King County jury convicted defendant Daniel Threadgill of the crime of Murder in the First Degree for the brutal stabbing and beating death of Jennifer Walstrand in August of 2009. Walstrand was stabbed at least 63 times and her head was severely stomped on, leaving brutal injuries. Police uncovered Threadgill as the murderer only after several cooperating witnesses who were present at the time of the attack came forward. The attack was motivated by jealousy and a dispute over prostitution.
Senior Prosecutor Carla Carlstrom also obtained a guilty finding that the murder was committed with deliberate cruelty. A sentencing date has been set for March 23rd. Threadgill faces a minimum of 30 years in prison.
Original post on Jan. 11
The first degree murder trial for Daniel Alexander Threadgill, 24, began with opening statements on Jan. 9 and is expected to finish with a verdict by the end of January, according to King County Prosecutors.
Threadgill is accused of brutally murdering 28-year-old Jennifer Walstrand in her Des Moines apartment in August of 2010. Walstrand was found dead by her landlord, having sustained 63 stab wounds and blunt force trauma from having her head stomped on, according to court documents.
Threadgill's trial is being heard in courtroom 4C at the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent and the defendant is being held in jail without bail.
For additional background on the case, please check out The Highline Times previous coverage.
