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Former University of Iowa student Ali Younes is accused of attempting to murder a woman and steal her jewelry.

Prosecutors said two students witnessed a portion of the incident and saved the woman's life.

A verdict is expected in the coming months, with Younes facing up to 60 years in prison if convicted.

A former University of Iowa student accused of attempted murder who later fled the country, according to prosecutors, allegedly told a friend he "wanted to kill someone and then run away to Mexico" just weeks before he allegedly tackled a woman, nearly strangled her to death and stole her diamond earrings.

Ali Younes, 22, currently awaits a verdict on charges of attempted murder, first-degree robbery and first-degree theft. He waived his right to a trial by jury a

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