Prosecutor Reports Big Bill in Kehoe Murder Case

Michelle Kehoe, Coralville woman accused of murdering her 2-year-old son and attempting to kill her 7-year-old son in October, 2008. (Buchanan County Jail)

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Story Created: Jul 22, 2009 at 12:00 PM CST

Story Updated: Nov 2, 2009 at 2:51 PM CST

INDEPENDENCE (AP) - The Buchanan County prosecutor says taxpayers will be on the hook for an additional $4,100 to try a high profile murder case.

Attorneys for Michelle Kehoe of Coralville earlier this year filed notice they intend to use insanity and diminished capacity as a defense.

Buchanan County Attorney Allan Vander Hart says as a result his office will have to pay for an independent psychiatric evaluation.

Kehoe has been examined by Dr. Michael Taylor of Des Moines, a prominent forensic psychiatrist. Officials say Taylor charged $3,605, or slightly more than $319 per hour for the examination.

Kehoe is charged with first degree murder for allegedly killing her son Seth, 2, and attempted murder for allegedly injuring her Sean, 7.

Investigators believe Kehoe attacked her sons with a knife back in October in a wooded area near Littleton. She also faces a charge of child endangerment causing serious injury.

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