Autopsy reveals cause of death in Mollie Tibbetts case
The Iowa State Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy and concluded the Iowa student's manner of death to be homicide
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Boss describes recent demeanor of Mollie Tibbetts' murder suspect
Cristhian Bahena Rivera is accused of killing Iowa college student after illegally living and working in the U.S.
Tibbetts killing fuels immigration debate
The killing of Mollie Tibbetts is reigniting calls by some Republicans for tougher border protection policies. Christhian Bahena Rivera, a farm worker living in the U.S. illegally, was charged with Tibbett's murder. Police say Rivera confessed and led them to her body on Tuesday. Adriana Diaz reports.
"Carry on her legacy": Mollie Tibbetts' brother remembers her at vigil
"Even if it was just passing her on they way to class, she would smile," a student who knew her said
Mollie Tibbetts' murder sparks outrage from Republicans
Federal authorities say the man accused of killing Mollie Tibbetts is an undocumented immigrant
Lawmakers react to Tibbetts' death
The man accused of killing college student Mollie Tibbetts went before a judge Wednesday amid questions about how he managed to live and work in the U.S. Suspect Cristhian Bahena Rivera is originally from Mexico, and federal officials say he's an undocumented immigrant. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz has the latest.
Mollie Tibbetts' murder suspect did not go through E-Verify
But even if farm worker Cristhian Bahena Rivera did, chances are he could still have gotten a passing grade
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Mollie Tibbetts went jogging and never came back – she's not the first
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Mollie Tibbetts murder suspect held on $5 million bond
A prosecutor asked for the high bond citing the "heinous" nature of the crime and Rivera's immigration status
Mollie Tibbetts murder suspect in court
Cristhian Bahena Rivera, who is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Iowa college student Mollie Tibbetts, appeared in court Wednesday. A judge ordered that he be jailed on a $5 million cash-only bond.
GOP seizing Mollie Tibbetts murder as political issue
Suspect is Mexican man living in U.S. illegally, and Trump and Iowa pols are making sure to get that word out
Mollie Tibbetts murder suspect told police he'd seen her before
Search for 20-year-old Iowa college student came to somber end in cornfield about 12 miles from where she went missing
Mollie Tibbetts murder suspect charged
The man suspected of killing Iowa college student Mollie Tibbetts is due in court Wednesday. Cristhian Bahena Rivera, 24, an undocumented immigrant who lived near Tibbetts, is charged with first-degree murder. Tibbetts disappeared July 18 while out for a jog in Brooklyn, Iowa. Adriana Diaz reports.
Suspect in Mollie Tibbetts case led investigators to missing college student's body
Surveillance video led investigators to Cristhian Rivera, who took them to Mollie's body, just miles from Brooklyn, Iowa
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Man charged with murder in Mollie Tibbetts' death
Police say a man who is in the U.S. illegally has been charged with murder in the death of University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts. Authorities announced charges against 24-year-old Cristhian Bahena Rivera in a news conference.
Murder charge filed in Mollie Tibbetts case, missing Iowa student found dead
Officials say the suspect, 24-year-old Cristhian Bahena Rivera, is a Mexican national who is in the country illegally
Missing Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts found dead
The 20-year-old was last seen jogging near her home on July 18
Iowa town stunned by Mollie Tibbetts case
CBS News has learned Iowa college student Mollie Tibbetts has been found dead, just over a month after she went missing. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz, who's been covering the case, joins CBSN to explain what Tibbetts' hometown has gone through since her disappearance.
Mollie Tibbetts found dead, sources say
The search for 20-year-old Mollie Tibbetts, who disappeared nearly five weeks ago, apparently has led to her body. The University of Iowa student was last seen alive on July 18, leading to a massive search. Sources tell CBS News Tibbetts has been found dead, but very few details are available at this time. Adriana Diaz reports.
What's next in the Mollie Tibbetts investigation?
CBS News learned Tuesday that Iowa college student Mollie Tibbetts has been found dead, just over a month after she was reported missing. CBS News security analyst and former assistant director of the FBI, Ron Hosko, joins CBSN to discuss the case and where the investigation goes next.
Truck stop, car wash among areas investigators focusing on in search for student
They include the boyfriend's home and a car wash; officials hope mentioning the areas will jog residents' memories
Video shows missing Iowa student, 20, day before she vanished
Search for Mollie Tibbetts enters third week; video shows her having fun, laughing, not displaying any signs of anything unusual
Amid search for missing Iowa student, thousands of other cases go unnoticed
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Kids cough syrup recalled due to microbial contamination
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U.S. brokers DRC-Rwanda deal with high risk, potential "vast rewards"
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SpaceX Starship upper stage explodes during ramp-up to expected engine test
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Karen Read thanks supporters
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Karen Read speaks after acquittal
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Watch: Karen Read found not guilty
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