Wisner man convicted of first-degree murder in father's 2022 killing

In Nebraska, a first-degree murder conviction means the jury determined Ruskamp acted with premeditation, that he intentionally planned and carried out the killing

July 29, 2026Updated: July 29, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Wisner man convicted of first-degree murder in father's 2022 killing

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