Judge denies change of venue request in Wayne County murder case

A district court judge says the trial of a Nebraska man accused of shooting and killing his father will remain in the man’s home county.

June 19, 2026Updated: June 19, 2026

By Michael Shively

Judge denies change of venue request in Wayne County murder case

Carl Ruskamp is accused of first-degree murder for the 2022 shooting death of Gerald Ruskamp.NCN File Image

Judge denies change of venue request in Wayne County murder case

Judge denies change of venue request in Wayne County murder case

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Judge denies change of venue request in Wayne County murder case

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