# Iowa mother of four found dead in Harlan, Iowa

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**UPDATED: 2:26 PM CST Mar 8, 2025**

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### 'It's still really unbelievable': Mother of four found dead in Harlan, Iowa
**By Maddie Augustine and McKenzie Parsons**



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### 'It's still really unbelievable': Mother of four found dead in Harlan, Iowa

**By Maddie Augustine and McKenzie Parsons**



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**HARLAN, Iowa —** Alexis Martin-Collins, 31, was found dead in her Harlan, Iowa, home on Thursday, leaving her family heartbroken and in shock. "It's nice to have the memories, but I wish we could make more," said Jesse Collins, Alexis' uncle.

**Investigative findings:**
- **David Plagmann, 36**: Responsible for Alexis' death. Fired by the Shelby County Sheriff's Office.
- **Marianne and Jesse Collins**: Alexis' aunt and uncle.
- **Jake Collins**: Alexis' father.

Alexis' family describes her as having a soft and loving heart, always step up to care for others, including her four children. She was always positive and believed things would improve, even if it was hard.

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