A mistrial has been declared in the murder trial of a Mount Pleasant man accused in a fatal shooting at a Burlington bar.
Kaysean Rice, 23, of Mount Pleasant is charged with first-degree murder, reckless use of a firearm, and intimidation with a dangerous weapon in connection with the March 2025 shooting death of 19-year-old Janea Osier of Mount Pleasant.
According to the Des Moines County Attorney’s Office, the mistrial was granted after testimony from a witness was determined to be too prejudicial for the trial to continue. Defense attorneys objected to the testimony and subsequently filed a motion for mistrial.
Des Moines County Attorney Lisa Schaefer says prosecutors and defense attorneys are expected to meet next week to discuss scheduling a new trial. Under Iowa law, the retrial must be scheduled within the next 90 days.
Earlier this week, District Court Judge Joshua Schier denied a defense request for a change of venue.
Authorities say Burlington Police officers responded to Chavy’s Bar and Grill shortly before 11:20 p.m. on March 7, 2025, following reports of a shooting. Officers found Osier suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. She was transported to a local hospital, where she later died.
The case remains pending, and a new trial date is expected to be announced in the coming weeks.