Schizophrenia defense takes center stage in Ruskamp murder trial closing statements

As the Ruskamp murder trial wraps up, defense attorneys used closing arguments to portray Carl Ruskamp as consumed by severe schizophrenia prior to his father Gerald’s death.

July 29, 2026Updated: July 29, 2026
By Tyler Murphy

Regional

Teen taken to hospital after rollover crash northeast of Norfolk

Teen taken to hospital after rollover crash northeast of Norfolk

Lightning strike destroys tree at Norfolk cemetery

Lightning strike destroys tree at Norfolk cemetery

Two arrested after Madison County road sign theft investigation

Two arrested after Madison County road sign theft investigation

The American Red Cross urges Nebraskans to donate amid national blood crisis

The American Red Cross urges Nebraskans to donate amid national blood crisis