It’s been years since a horrific farm accident in Iowa turned into a high-profile murder trial, but for Trysten Mullis, the saga isn't over. In 2018, Trysten—then 13—and his father, Todd, were working on their family farm when his mother, Amy, was found dead with a corn rake in her back. At the time, they insisted it was a freak accident. ## The investigation and trial The narrative shifted when the state medical examiner, Dr. Kelly Kruse, ruled the death a homicide. Dr. Kruse testified that Amy had six puncture wounds, despite the rake only having four tines, indicating she was struck multiple times. Investigators soon discovered that Amy was having an affair and planning to leave Todd. Prosecution witnesses, including Amy’s friend Patricia Christopherson, claimed Amy feared Todd would kill her if he found out. Digital evidence, specifically Google searches on Todd’s iPad regarding "killing cheating wives," became a focal point of the state's case. Todd was eventually convicted, with prosecutors alleging he sent his own son to discover the body after the attack. Todd maintained his innocence throughout the trial, denying he knew about the affair or conducted the incriminating searches. ## Why it matters This case remains a heartbreaking look at how domestic tensions can spiral into tragedy. For Trysten, who was present the day his mother died, the legal battle to overturn his father's conviction is a desperate attempt to rewrite the story of his family, despite overwhelming evidence presented in court. It’s a heavy situation that continues to leave the surviving family members grappling with the truth of what happened in that red shed.