MAQUOKETA CAVES STATE PARK, Iowa — The assailant in the deadly attack on a family vacationing at an Iowa state park last month shot, stabbed and strangled the victims, according to newly released autopsy results.
Tyler Schmidt and Sarah Schmidt, both 42, and their daughter, Lula Schmidt, 6, were found dead at their Maquoketa Caves State Park campsite on the morning of July 22, authorities said.
An autopsy determined Sherwin died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and his death has been ruled a suicide, the Iowa Department of Public Safety said. Authorities have not commented on whether or not the suspect knew the victims. No further updates in the case, including a possible motive, were provided.
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