Karina Cooper is charged with first-degree murder of her husband Ryan Copper who was found dead with two gunshot wounds to his face inside his Traer, Iowa home on June 28, 2021. Huston Danker is also charged with first-degree murder in the case for 'acting in concert' with Karina to kill Ryan. Danker. Ryan was found in a reclining chair with a gunshot wound to the head and with Karina sitting on top of him. Karina Cooper was arrested on February 19, 2024. Danker was arrested in April 2024 after telling investigators he planned and assisted Karina with the shooting of Ryan. Danker will go on trial in August 2025. Witnesses have told investigators that Karina had talked about wanting Cooper dead and 'could shoot him in the face'.