Murder Trial Date Set for NE Iowa Man

SHELLSBURG, Iowa (AP) — A May trial has been scheduled for an eastern Iowa man accused of killing a woman whose body was found near a stolen truck in Benton County.

Online court records say 32-year-old David Miller of Shellsburg, last week pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and theft.

Authorities say Miller stabbed and strangled 25-year-old Sabrina Hustad, formerly of Cedar Rapids. Police found her body Oct. 25 when they arrived at Miller's residence in Shellsburg.

His trial is scheduled to begin May 9.