MADISON COUNTY
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David Lapage Jr.
Woman Killed in Madison County crash identified, Man arrested
By Jackie Pullman jpullman@norfolkdailynews.com
Madison County., Neb. 4/17/2018- Madison County Deputies are investigating a deadly crash.
The sheriff says that two cars were found Tuesday afternoon on Route 81, north of Norfolk. He says the driver of one vehicle was 33-year-old Nick Brock of Hadar, NE.
Sheriff Dunn says a female driver in the other vehicle was later identified as 36-year-old Maria Chapman of Norfolk. Chapman was pronounced dead at the scene.
Brock was taken to the hospital, where he was treated for minor scrapes, and then to jail. He is charged with driving while intoxicated as well as other charges.
The sheriff says he has a suspended driver’s license.
Brock no longer charged in accident that claimed local woman
By Jackie Pullman jpullman@norfolkdailynews.com
Madison County., Neb. 7/5/2018- A Hadar man is no longer facing a DUI charge in connection to a crash that killed 36-year-old Maria Chapman of Norfolk, NE, according to prosecutors.
Nicholas Brock, 33, was charged with DUI after the crash on Route 81 in July.
State attorney Patterson says after an extensive investigation by Madison County Sheriffs, which included reviewing witnesses and police reports, he concluded that there was a lack of evidence to support a conviction.
Sheriffs say that they spoke with Brock at the scene of the accident and although he smelled like alcohol, no field sobriety test was taken. Nor was a breathalyzer test performed. Patterson was unclear as to why these tests were not taken and promised to do an internal investigation into the matter. Brock was ticketed for driving on a suspended license.
Ryan Chapman, a prominent Norfolk doctor, and Maria Chapman’s husband expressed outrage at the decision.
“I lost my best friend to this man,” said Chapman. “If the law is unwilling to punish him, then maybe God will find a way”.
Patterson expressed sorrow that a woman’s life was lost in a tragic and unfortunate accident.
Nebraska State Police join in search for missing Hader man
By Jonathan Ackman
Hader, Neb.- Authorities are searching for a missing Hader man who has been missing since the night of September 8th. Madison County sheriffs say that Nicholas Brock, 34, went missing late Saturday night after a party at Messie’s bar on 3rd and Main Street.
Sheriff’s say that Brock was celebrating his birthday with friends when he left the bar at 12:30 a.m. Witnesses at Messie’s said that Brock was inebriated and should not have driven home. Brock’s truck was found three blocks away in the parking lot of Sullivans pharmacy. Brock’s cell phone was found in the vehicle.
“We just need to know he’s ok”, said his mother, Emma Brock. “We just want him back. He has two boys that love him very much”.
Brock had been involved in a fatal accident in April that took the life of Maria Chapman, but all charges against him were dropped.
Any information about the whereabouts of Nicholas Brock should be directed to the Madison County Sheriff's office at (402)454-3112.
State Police: Body found off U.S. 30
By Lawrence Wits
Published: Sep. 8, 2019, at 3:19 PM CDT
Dow City, Iowa- An investigation has been opened by police after a body was found. Police say they found the body of a male in the Ahart/Rudd natural resource area near Dow City. No further information about the identity of the victim has been released, but police say have knowledge about the identity and cause of death.
This story is developing and will be updated as information is confirmed.
38-year-old Norfolk Doctor arrested in connection to Hadar man’s brutal death
By Jeffery King and Lincoln Journal Star Staff
Lincoln, Neb.- State attorney Richard Patterson says that Ryan Chapman, a Doctor at Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk Neb, has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of Nicholas Brock, 35, of Hadar, Neb.
Patterson stated during a press conference Monday evening that Chapman was placed under arrest shortly after 3 p.m. on Sunday afternoon at his home in Norfolk. Chapman was arrested without incident, said Patterson.
“He knew we were coming and surrendered quietly,” Patterson said.
At the press conference, Patterson laid out a series of events that are both brutal and horrifying. Some of the details are graphic and readers should use discretion.
Brock went missing on the night of September 8th in Hadar. According to Patterson, Brock was forced into his vehicle by Chapman who had a gun. Brock was then detained in the basement of Chapman’s home for a year, where he was severely tortured.
“Chapman is a doctor, and he would cut parts of Brock off and then stitch the wounds closed to keep Brock from bleeding out,” says Patterson.
Brock’s body was found missing both arms and legs as well as his eyes, genitals, and tongue. The body was also in a state of malnutrition, claimed Patterson.
“Chapman keep Brock alive for one year and then murdered Brock on his birthday. He did this as a means of revenge against Brock for the death of his wife” says Patterson.
Maria Chapman was killed in a vehicle accident with Brock on April 17th, 2018.
“This is a tragic story that has led to the deaths of two people and another life ruined,” says Patterson.
Chapman is charged with First-degree murder as well as other charges.
“Chapman left a note tied to the naked body of Brock,” says Patterson. “That is how we knew where to go. There was also blood, body parts, and instruments of torture in the basement. Chapman also carved the words ‘HAPPY BIRTHDAY’ into Brock’s chest. Whether Brock was alive or dead when he did this is still unknown”.
Chapman appears in court on the 18th.
This story is ongoing. Follow the Lincoln Journal Star’s website and Facebook page for further updates and information.