Jul 10, 2024

SW Iowa sheriff reveals details about death of child, caregiver

Posted Jul 10, 2024 8:44 PM

(Radio Iowa) - Authorities in southwest Iowa are releasing more information about an incident that left two people dead.

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office says its investigation began after a juvenile suffering from a medical emergency was brought by private vehicle to the hospital in Harlan on June 16th, and later died at the Children’s Hospital in Omaha.

Authorities say the incident that resulted in the emergency is believed to have taken place at a residence in Shelby. Through an investigation, Nicholas Segebart - who was caring for the juvenile - was identified as a suspect in the incident, and a search warrant was executed at his home. On June 18th, law enforcement in Illinois located Segebart, who had taken his own life.