Justice for Jon & Save Our Home
Hello from Harmony.
Tue., March 26, 2019 - Finally Justice for Jon!
Man who killed Iowa City bondsman gets
second life sentence
“A grieving mother Tuesday said she can’t comprehend the loss of her “thoughtful, witty son,” who was her best friend — a “source of joy.”
After the sentencing of Curtis Jones, who was
convicted in the April 2017 fatal shooting of
32-year-old Jonathan Wieseler, Linda Wieseler
said losing her son like this shouldn’t have
happened. She blamed the parole board that
released Jones in 2016 several years early on a robbery conviction despite assessments he was likely to reoffend.
If the board hadn’t released Jones early, maybe
her son and Ricky Lillie, who Jones was also
convicted of killing, might still be alive, she said.
Jones was found guilty of first-degree murder in January by a Polk County jury in Wieseler’s death. The trial was moved out of Johnson County because of pretrial publicity.
He was convicted of fatally shooting Wieseler, a bondsman in the Lederman Bail Bonds office in
downtown Iowa City. Wieseler was shot three
times in the head during a robbery at the
office, where he was working at the time.
In November, Jones was convicted in the June
2017 fatal shooting of Lillie, 46, an Iowa City cabdriver.
Jones was sentenced to life in prison without
parole for Lillie’s death by a different judge in
January, and 6th Judicial District Judge Lars
Anderson sentenced Jones Tuesday to another
life term, running it consecutively to the other.
Anderson said he believes Jones had a fair trial, and he didn’t think race had anything to do with the verdict. He called it a “violent and senseless offense.”
“The verdict wasn’t contrary to weight of
evidence,” Anderson said. “Circumstantial
evidence, according to Iowa law, is same as
direct evidence.”
Anderson suspended court costs and fines but
ordered Jones to pay $150,000 in victim
restitution to Wieseler’s estate or heirs.
In other victim impact statements, Sharon
Vander Meer, Wieseler’s aunt, and Harmony Hauser, his wife, talked about his “compassionate
and giving heart.”
Hauser said he had an “amazing impact” on so
many.
“He was the gentlest, kindest person on the
planet,” Hauser said, tearing up at times.
“Our future plans turned into funeral plans. We wanted to have children and grow old together.”
The couple planned to celebrate their marriage
in June 2017.
“Jon was the kind of man that made the world a better place,” Hauser said.
He still lives on, as does their love, she said. She
is grateful for the time she had with him.
“I will always love him,” Harmony said.
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It's January 22 and it appears that closing arguments for Jon's murder trial will likely happen tomorrow, Wednesday, January 23 or possibly Thursday morning at the Polk County Courthouse in Des Moines, IA. Of course, all support is warmly welcome. 
#JusticeforJon
#JonLivesOn
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It's January 5, 2019. Yesterday, the monster who who was charged with murdering Jon, was finally sentenced to life in prison for the tragic killing of Ricky Lilly . I just posted an update with an article and video from KCRG in the update section.
#JusticeforRickie
Regarding Jon's pending trial, public records indicate that the court case of the STATE OF IOWA VS JONES, CURTIS CORTEZ will begin Friday, January 11 at 9 am. Opening arguments would therefore likely begin on Tuesday, January 15. The trial will take place in the Polk County Courthouse in Des Moines, IA. Of course, all support is warmly welcome.
#JusticeforJon
#JonLivesOn
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It’s September 11, 2018. I just posted another update featuring the most recent news article relating to the pending trial for the murder of the love of my life, Jon Wieseler.
Stay tuned, as the hearing for the “motion for continuance” will take place next week.
I send my love and hugs to all of you who also miss Jon everyday.
-Harmony
#JusticeforJon
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It's Sunday, April 15, 2018. I just posted update #19. I invite you to read that first, pretty please.
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This campaign was originally created by a dear friend, Jenny, to raise funds to help me keep our home (more details below). Jenny passed this to campaign over to me. I've found adding info here serves as a way for me to "connect" to Jon and
gives me some purpose. I'm hopeful this will bring smiles and fond memories to those who love him and stay up-to-date on the investigation. I pray we can soon get #JusticeforJon.
The love of my life, best friend, and partner in
every aspect of life, Jon Wieseler, was senselessly murdered on April 23, 2017.
Sioux City Native Murdered
I still keep hoping to wake from the worst nightmare I could ever imagine and that Jon will open the door and proclaim, "Honey, I'm home!" with his enthusiasm to see me again after being apart.
6/24/17
Woman remembers fiancé on would-be
wedding day
Read the full KWWL article here.
The monster(s) who stole the kindest, most loving and generous man from all who adored him are still out there. Please keep reading to find out how you can help us find them.
You Can Help!
The police investigation continues. Today, Mother's Day 5/14/17, marks three weeks. Detective Mike Smithey, lead investigator, told me we can help by sharing reward info far and wide using any and all forms of social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc).
I request that you simply copy and paste the following text and image and share everywhere:
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There are $11,000 in rewards available for information relating to the murder of Jonathan Wieseler. Please contact Detective Mike Smithey at [phone redacted] if you have any information.
For more related info or to donate to his loving fiancée, Harmony, go to http://bit.ly/HelpHarmony
Please help get #JusticeforJon. 
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Please help spread the word about this reward, so we can find the monsters who killed one of the best men in this world and get #JusticeforJon.
Thank you,
Harmony
The original campaign post
Harmony's friends and family invite you to help her with her money stress. Donate here and help her keep her lovely house. - posted by Jenny, the campaign creator
Due to many requests for me to share my story, Jenny passed this over to me, so I could do just that. The following is from my point of view:
Why was this fundraising campaign created?
The love of my life, Jon Wieseler, was senselessly murdered on April 23, 2017.
After the worst thing imaginable happened - my husband, my best friend, the love of my life, and my constant, steady rock of support had been killed, so many fears kept circulating around in my mind, many of which I voiced to my loving family and friends who didn't want me to be alone.
I kept questioning, "What about the house? What if I lose the house? How can I afford it without Jon? What about our bills and all the other expenses?"
Many would try to calm me by telling me it would be ok, or we will figure it out. That did not comfort me at all, in fact, I think that's when my panic started to really begin as I couldn't bear the thought of living anywhere else, let alone stepping outside. In our home are so many memories. I can feel our love here. This house, our home, is absolutely sacred to me. With a house, comes so many other financial pieces, which Jon always tended to.
I was shocked (and quite humbled) that friends thought to create a fund to raise money for me to help me keep the house and worry less about my finances. I was surprised when donations started to come in--I couldn't believe that people would want to help me like that. It was so lovely.
As many of you know, not worrying about things is much easier said than done. We have a 30-year mortgage. However, the huge weight on my shoulders is starting to lift, and I'm beginning to be able to focus on other things aside from my finances. There is still a long way to go.
Why is money being raised for me?
Jon and I were married in every way. We had plans to celebrate our marriage with family and friends on June 24, 2017 (he was taken from this world only two months away from our special day).
We had a joint bank account and mutually wanted to share everything equally, so there was no need for a prenuptial agreement. We were so busy living our lives, planning our wedding and loving one another. It never even occurred to either of us to "prepare" in case something awful happened. However, we were preparing for, what at the time seemed like big things, potential issues such as how to handle if it rains on our special day, when to book our honeymoon to Kuai, and when and how many kids to have.
I have to keep reminding myself it doesn't serve me to go down the road of wishing to change the past. The what if's just make it harder than it already is. It's simply what is so. Jon is no longer in this world, yet he lives on in my heart and will for as long as I live.
I can't remember how we found out (my memories are foggy as my world was turned upside down) that his employer did not offer life insurance to any of their employees, unlike my employer and so many others who automatically provide life insurance for all their employees at no charge.
Basically I'm on my own financially now. Due to the many heartwarming donations, I'm not as alone in this as I thought.
Special Thanks
The initial goal set by Jenny of $5,000 was reached in record time. Then another goal of $10,000 was met. I don't have the words to fully convey the appreciation and gratitude. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all who have donated. These gifts of financial support allow me to focus on my grief a bit more instead of worrying about my finances. Each time a new donation is made, it's like getting a big hug and a reminder that I'm not alone. It takes a village, and I need mine now more than ever. 
Wonderful Memories
On our six month anniversary, Jon asked me to marry him - easily the happiest day of my life.
That day was the beginning of our amazing life and marriage together.
Just 10 days later, we put an offer in to buy a house together. Neither of us wanted to wait to begin our lives together. 
Our dreams of living together and creating a home for our future had become a reality. We had a home that was ours with a yard in a wonderful neighborhood with friendly neighbors. We planned for this home to be where we would raise our children and grow old together.
If you don't know Jon personally, I invite you to watch this video that captures his love of life, huge heart, gentle nature and generous spirit. This features Jon's family, friends and many cherished memories of our time together set to some of his favorite music:
In Loving Memory of Jonathan James Wieseler
Professional Photos
I am SO thankful that we had this photo shoot with the very talented and professional, Joshua Ford of Ford Photography. These images are priceless and will forever be cherished.
Photo credit to the very talented Joshua Ford of Ford Photography.
As a photographer myself, I took photos of us everywhere we went and to mark special occassions. Even the "small" things were important for me to capture. I am so thankful for photos of the "regular" life experiences too, like when Jon hung up the American flag on our house and fixed the dripping faucet to name a couple.
I invite you to hug those you love and appreciate the gift that is today.
With love and a broken heart,
Harmony
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5/28/17 - If you're looking for ways to communicate with others after someone has died, I highly recommend you read this, or at least read the last section. I was amazed at how spot on this article is in many ways. It also taught me some truths of mine I hadn't yet realized.
5 Things to Remember When Someone You Love Loses Someone They Love
Why we need to stop saying I'm sorry for your loss
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5/20/17 - I discovered this song a few days ago by one our favorite artists, Jason Isbell, that seems so fitting for our current situation.
9/23/17 - Here is a recent live performance of the same song, so beautiful done.
Here is a link to his obituary, which was written by his loving best friend: Jon's Obituary
6/26/17 - The police told me that spreading the word about the $11,000 reward on social media was the one way we could help them find Jonathan Wieseler's killer. I did that. Many of you did so too. No such luck, yet.
I went a step further and finally agreed to a TV interview. I shared our love story, so anyone out there who knows something would see this affected real people, who are in real pain. It’s not just me that’s mourning the loss of this great man, it is a significant loss for so many.
It’s now been more than eight weeks since Jon was stolen from this world. Jon would do just about anything for anyone without hesitation. There are so many of us who benefited from his generosity and spirit. I beg of you to spread this story and reward information far and wide for Jon. I hope and pray that this time someone will come forward. The killer(s) who took away the love of my life, a son, a brother, my husband in all respects (we just hadn’t yet celebrated with friends and family) and a dear friend to so many, does not deserve to get away.
Woman remembers fiance on would-be wedding day
3/26/19 - Man who killed Iowa City bondsman gets second life sentence
6/24/17 - Woman Remembers Fiancé On
Would-Be Wedding Day
5/19/17 - Three plead not guilty in April armed robbery
5/10/17 - Would-be best man remembers man killed before his wedding
5/6/17 - Bailbond company offers $10k reward in bondsman death case
4/25/17 - Homicide victim Jonathan Wieseler
literally would do anything help a friend
4/23/17 - Iowa City Police Investigate
'Suspicious' Death
