Edward Kitto was found beaten and unresponsive in the backyard of this home in Spencer.
SPENCER, Iowa (KTIV) -
A man is now officially charged with first degree murder in the deadly beating of a man in Spencer, Iowa.
Police say 21-year-old Cody Millard killed Edward Kitto on August 27th.
Millard pre-liminary hearing was canceled and his arraignment is set for October 22nd.
The 59-year-old Kitto was found beaten and unresponsive in the backyard of this home in Spencer.
He died 12 days later at a hospital.
21-year-old Christopher Fitzpatrick of Spencer, is also charged with murder in the case.