Boy Accused of Murder Wants Case Moved to Juvenile Court

MAPLETON, Iowa - A 17-year-old boy accused of killing a 16-year-old in western Iowa is seeking prosecution as a juvenile. Monona County court records say the boy's attorney filed a motion Wednesday to transfer the case to juvenile court. The boy is charged with first-degree murder in the January shooting death of Joseph Hopkins in Mapleton. The Associated Press generally doesn't name juveniles charged with crimes. A hearing on the request is scheduled for June 1.