Lone Tree Son Charged With Father's Murder

A 52-year-old man, Scott Powers, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his father, Richard Powers, 76, whose body was found during a welfare check at a Lone Tree residence; Powers was located in Cedar Rapids and hospitalized as the investigation continues with multiple agencies involved. The case details and charges are consistently reported across local outlets following the welfare check at 217 West Elm Street.