Bobby Joe Knapp
Bobby Joe Knapp was a real estate developer from Des Moines. He was released from prison in March 2018, and the day after his release he borrowed a friend's car to check in with his parole officer and never returned. He was found dead in a burned-out car in Guthrie County later that month. State Medical Examiner Dr. Julia Goodin said the cause of death was multiple cuts to the upper and lower extremities, complicated by smoke and soot inhalation, and that the manner would be certified as suicide.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide. State Medical Examiner Dr. Julia Goodin said he died of multiple cuts complicated by smoke and soot inhalation and that the manner will be certified as suicide.
Reported by: State Medical Examiner Dr. Julia Goodin (medical examiner or coroner).