Lone Tree Son Charged With Father's Murder

A Lone Tree man, Scott Powers, 52, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his father, Richard Powers, 76, found dead during a welfare check at 217 West Elm Street. Deputies located Scott in Cedar Rapids and he was arrested, then transported to the University of Iowa Health Care for treatment as investigators work the case. The victim’s body was taken for an autopsy after authorities identified the suspect as his son and opened a death investigation with multiple agencies assisting. Online court records and police statements describe Scott reportedly admitting to killing his father and arriving at a Cedar Rapids home with blood on him, though investigators have not publicly detailed the exact cause of death. The investigation remains active, with the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office and partner agencies continuing to gather information ahead of any initial court appearance.