Update on Murder Investigation At Dubuque Arboretum

Reports say that a man from Galena stabbed his ex-girlfriend at least 15 to 20 times and left her body at the Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. A court-ordered GPS ankle bracelet belonging to 21 year old Richard Forsythe of Galena, and a bloody hat were found by hikers on Monday, prompting a law enforcement search that led to the discovery of the body of 20 year old Jennifer Lopez of Galena. Forsythe is charged with first-degree murder and had his first hearing in Iowa District Court of Dubuque County Wednesday morning. A conviction on the charge carries an automatic sentence of life in prison without parole. A report says Lopez was found to have what appeared to be approximately 15-20 stab wounds to her front, center and torso. She also had multiple lacerations to both hands.