Tammy Corkrean, 60, was found dead at her home on 148th Street in Madison County, Iowa, after deputies conducted a welfare check on the morning of Monday, June 22, 2026. Investigators determined she had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Corkrean had retired in 2025 after a career as a teacher and consultant for the Des Moines Public School District and was active in the Van Meter community.

Investigators focused on her son, 23-year-old Theodore Corkrean. According to court documents, Theodore admitted to shooting his mother on Sunday, June 21, 2026, and provided details about obtaining the firearm, aiming it, and efforts to conceal the crime. Physical evidence and statements from others are cited in the complaint. Theodore was charged with first-degree murder and is being held at the Madison County Jail on a $5 million cash-only bond. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation and the West Des Moines Police Department are assisting the Madison County Sheriff’s Office.

The family and community are mourning Tammy’s death; she is remembered for her love of the outdoors and her dedication to family and students. Does anyone have information that could help investigators or memories of Tammy to share with her community?