Minnesota Man Arrested in 1995 Iowa Cold Case
Authorities have apprehended a 59-year-old suspect for the 1995 murder of Angela Buck in Iowa.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Crime — General
Kelly Grant was arrested for the murder of 37-year-old Angela Buck, whose body was discovered near Waterloo, Iowa, in 1995. The arrest follows a cold case investigation that spanned over three decades.
Why it matters
The arrest provides a potential resolution to a 31-year-old homicide investigation. Authorities allege the motive involved suspected theft and retaliatory violence regarding information provided to law enforcement.
Kelly Grant, age 59, currently faces charges related to the 1995 homicide of Angela Buck in Black Hawk County, Iowa. The suspect was taken into custody following interviews conducted by law enforcement over the last three decades.
The players
Kelly Grant
The 59-year-old resident of Bertha, Minnesota, was arrested in connection with a cold case murder investigation.
Angela Buck
The 37-year-old victim was found dead near Waterloo, Iowa, in 1995.
The details
Witnesses reported that Grant and another man forcibly removed the 37-year-old victim from a residence before her death. An autopsy confirmed that the victim died from a gunshot wound.
Timeline
August 11, 1995: Angela Buck was found dead near Waterloo, Iowa.
January 1996: Kelly Grant was interviewed by law enforcement.
July 1996: Kelly Grant was interviewed by law enforcement.
March 2025: Kelly Grant was interviewed by law enforcement.
October 23, 2026: Kelly Grant was arrested in Bertha, Minnesota.
Legal Context
This case highlights the enduring nature of investigations into cold cases that persist for decades without an arrest. It reflects a broader trend of utilizing long-term witness testimony and recurring interviews to eventually secure charges in stagnant criminal matters.
Residents in the area may see increased activity from the Black Hawk County prosecutor's office as the case moves toward trial. This development serves as a reminder of the persistence of local law enforcement in tracking unresolved criminal activity.
The takeaway
This case underscores that cold investigations remain active even when decades have passed since the original incident. Investigators continue to pursue leads in long-unsolved homicides through the re-examination of historical witness reports and recurring suspect interviews.
Further reading
For more information on legal proceedings in the region, visit the Iowa Crime — General section.
