Iowa murder victim had ‘contagious smile,’ his family says

By CNN Newsource

Published April 22, 2024 10:22 AM

By KCCI Staff

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (KCCI) — The family of one of the victims of a Marshall County murder case is speaking out about him.

Mario Murillo, 28, was one of two people shot to death near Marshalltown on Friday, along with 33-year-old Frances Tillie Gasca.

Murillo’s sister reached out to KCCI to say Mario had a big heart and was the first to help everyone. She says he was a father and loved his kids.

Murillo’s sister tells KCCI he brightened everyone’s day with his goofiness — always making them smile even on his bad days.

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