The Meskwaki Tribe of Iowa is investigating the death of a 35-year-old man.
Sam Lincoln, a reservation resident, was found dead on the train tracks on Sunday. An autopsy is pending but tribal police say he suffered massive head trauma.
In related news, Iowa Gov. Chet Culver (D) signed a bill to allow state courts to recognize decisions of Meskwaki courts.
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Tribal police investigate discovery of body
(AP 5/29)
Body found on Meskwaki Indian Settlement identified (The Des Moines Register 5/28)
Culver signs bill allowing courts to honor Meskwaki rulings (AP 5/28)
Relevant Links:
Meskwaki Tribe - http://www.meskwaki.org
Meskwaki
Nation, myspace - http://www.myspace.com/meskwakination
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