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Richard David Selby, 50, was shot and killed in his Runnells, Iowa, home on the morning of June 14, 2024. A 911 call shortly after 1:00 a.m. led Polk County sheriff’s deputies to a residence on SE 116th Street, where Selby was found inside the home with gunshot wounds.

The investigation identified a suspect, 35-year-old Jacob Cole Harbold, described as Selby’s cousin. Harbold had moved into Selby’s home in February 2024; Selby, who owned a construction company, had provided him with housing, work, financial help, and support in efforts toward sobriety. Selby’s daughter, Brianna, said she saw Harbold in the hallway holding her father’s handgun after the shooting. Harbold later pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to up to 50 years in prison with a mandatory minimum of 35 years, and ordered to pay $150,000 in restitution to Selby’s estate. Family members, including Selby’s wife Jamie, gave victim impact statements describing his generosity and forgiveness.

Are there details about Selby’s last hours or the household’s situation before June 14 that anyone can share?