Robert Schendel, a 55-year-old man from Council Bluffs, Iowa, was found dead in his home on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. Investigators concluded his death was the result of a shooting and quickly focused on his son, 20-year-old Sean Schendel, as the primary suspect.

According to the investigation, the fatal confrontation began after Robert discovered $100 missing; Sean had taken the money. After the shooting, Sean withdrew funds from his father’s bank account and left in Robert’s van, traveling toward Colorado. He was located and arrested in Sterling, Colorado, and charged with first-degree murder.

If anyone in Council Bluffs or Sterling had contact with Robert or Sean in August 2015, or saw the van or other activity mentioned, please come forward with information.