Police: Reckless care led to death of West Des Moines man; 2 charged with his murder

by Chad Thompson

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Police say it was reckless care that led to the death of a West Des Moines man, and they have now charged the man's son and his partner with murder.

Jacob Schaper, 24, and Jocelyn Grisham, 23, both of West Des Moines, are charged with second-degree murder in the death of 58-year-old Steven Schaper.

Steven Schaper had a medical emergency on Aug. 10. When first responders arrived at 228 First St., they found Schaper laying in what they call "deplorable conditions." Police say he had also suffered severe bedsores.

Schaper was transported by EMS to a local hospital, where he later died.

Police say evidence suggests that Steven Schaper’s son and his girlfriend intentionally or recklessly denied him adequate medical care and proper living conditions, which resulted in his death.

On Tuesday, Jacob Schaper and Grisham were arrested and transported to the Polk County Jail.

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Police: Reckless care led to death of West Des Moines man; 2 charged with his murder