“I never really knew him but I had worked with him also. It is a real tragedy,” he said. “Our real sympathies go out to the victim and her family and to Lauren’s family. This type of thing affects everyone, especially in a small community like this with the values that we have.”

Jackson was enthusiastic about the city gun range and started several programs, Anthon said.

“The city is very satisfied with law enforcement and the prosecutor’s office for the thoroughness of the investigation,” Anthon said. “They are finding out what the facts are and there has been no rush to judgment. A very important part of the investigation is the other law enforcement agencies that have been working with the city police department to make sure it is a thorough investigation and to lend us resources.”

Anthon said after the investigation is complete, Minidoka County Prosecutor Lance Stevenson will review the case. Autopsies were planned for Tuesday but coroner Lucky Bourn couldn’t be reached for comment.

By about 5 p.m., the police tape around Jackson’s home was removed. Outside was Rupert councilman Todd McGhie along with employees from a cleaning and restoration company. The house had been cleared from the investigation and released to a daughter, McGhie said.