A former Atlantic resident who died early Saturday morning in Kossuth County, suffered from “Sharp force injuries.” The determination was the result of an autopsy performed on 38-year old Krista Lynn Hesebeck, of Lakota, whose body was found in a home. Her death was ruled a homicide. 45-year old Chad David Dietrick, of Lakota, faces a charge of 1st Degree Murder in connection with her death.

Deputies discovered Hesebeck’s body after a 911 call was made from a separate residence in Lakota, where Chad Dietrick said he suffered from a laceration to his arm.

Kossuth County authorities were advised to check on another residence where they located Hesebeck who was already deceased.