THE DARK SIDE OF IOWA
Gary Winnett
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Full Name: Gary Allen Winnett
DOB: April 9, 1964
Charge: 1st degree murder
County: Boone
City: Luther
Current Status: North Central Correctional Facility
Partner in Crime: LeRoy Basham
Date of Crime: March 5, 1987
Tentative Discharge Date: Life
Victim: Brian Carithers
DOB: April 9, 1964
Charge: 1st degree murder
County: Boone
City: Luther
Current Status: North Central Correctional Facility
Partner in Crime: LeRoy Basham
Date of Crime: March 5, 1987
Tentative Discharge Date: Life
Victim: Brian Carithers
Two Perry men were charged with the slaying of Brian Carithers, whose body was found on March 5, 1987, in this trailer on the 13½-acre farm near Luther where he grew vegetables. Brian, 29, died from a gunshot wound to the chest.
Gary Allen Winnett, 23, and LeRoy William Basham, 37, offered no resistance when they were arrested at their homes and charged with first-degree murder. Both Gary and LeRoy were convicted of first-degree murder by a jury trial.
Gary Allen Winnett, 23, and LeRoy William Basham, 37, offered no resistance when they were arrested at their homes and charged with first-degree murder. Both Gary and LeRoy were convicted of first-degree murder by a jury trial.
Source: Des Moines Register