U.S. MARSHALS JOIN HUNT,
OFFER REWARD FOR
MATERIAL WITNESS IN DOUBLE HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION
DES
MOINES, IA – U.S. Marshals are offering a $2,500
reward for information leading to the apprehension of
Russell Lee Overlin, 52, of
Mitchellville. Overlin is wanted by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office for
questioning in relation to the deaths of his father and step-mother, Gilbert
and Naomi Overlin. The couple was found slain at their Mitchellville home on
Thursday, February 1, 2007.
The Iowa District Court for Polk County issued a material witness warrant
for Overlin on February 1, 2007. U.S. Marshals in the Southern District of
Iowa were asked to join in the search today.
Russell Lee Overlin is a 52 year old white male, 6”01”, 250 lbs. with brown
eyes and thinning brown hair. Overlin may be driving a Red 1995 Chevy Tahoe
with Iowa license plates 009 EAN. Overlin should be considered armed and
dangerous.
Persons with information on Overlin’s whereabouts are asked to call U.S.
Marshals in Des Moines at 515-323-2897 or Polk County Crime Stoppers at
515-223-1400.
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