Albion man charged with murder, molesting in death of toddler
A northeastern Indiana man has been charged with murder and child molesting in the battering death of a 2½-year-old girl he was babysitting.
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Man convicted at 15 in stepdad’s killing to leave prison
A judge in Warsaw, Indiana, is allowing a man who was 15 when he was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the fatal shooting of his stepfather to enter home detention earlier than expected.
Valpo attorney suspended for failing to refund unperformed work
A Valparaiso attorney who neglected a client’s appeal and failed to refund a fee paid for his unperformed service has been suspended from the practice of law in Indiana for 90 days and cannot be reinstated until he pays full restitution.
Two killers keep life sentences despite ‘horrific’ upbringings
Two men convicted for the 2000 murder of a 73-year-old man have once again lost their appeal to reverse their life sentences after the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals found the sentences were reasonable, despite the men’s unfortunate upbringings.
Fort Wayne man accused in attack on mother now facing murder charge
A Fort Wayne Indiana man who police say told an officer he was possessed by demons and Adolf Hitler when he allegedly attacked his mother is facing a murder charge. Court records show the charge was added Tuesday against 34-year-old Jason Steiss, who last week was jailed on charges including aggravated battery.
Man, 23, to face charges in 2011 slaying of Goshen professor
A northern Indiana prosecutor says she will file murder and attempted murder charges against a 23-year-old man for a 2011 home invasion that left a Goshen College biology professor dead and his wife badly injured. Elkhart County Prosecutor Vicki Becker announced she will file the charges against Winston Earl Corbett, who was 16 at the time of the attack on 58-year-old James Miller and his wife, Linda.
COA upholds mixed sentences for murder, attempted murder convictions
A Lake County man sentenced to an aggregate 225 years lost his pro se appeal after the Indiana Court of Appeals determined his sentence, which included a mix of terms running consecutively and concurrently, did not violate state statute,
High court won’t hear Evansville suit alleging coerced confessions
A lawsuit involving three teenagers who accuse Evansville police of violating their constitutional rights is headed to trial after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the case. The high court refused Monday to review a January ruling by the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which found enough evidence to warrant a civil trial in the suit filed on behalf of William, Deadra and Andrea Hurt and their mother.
Murder charges refiled against Indiana woman in 2012 death
Charges have been refiled against a northwestern Indiana woman accused of arranging the 2012 shooting death of a business associate. Porter County Prosecutor Brian Gensel said charges of murder and conspiracy to commit murder were refiled against Sheaurice Major as a result of new evidence after similar charges against Major were dismissed in 2017.
Woman who said boyfriend killed self now charged with murder
A Merrillville woman who told police she “watched the love of her life commit suicide” now faces a murder charge alleging that she killed her boyfriend and staged his death as a suicide.
Man sentenced to 75 years in fatal shooting at Legion post
A southwestern Indiana man has been sentenced to 75 years in prison for fatally shooting a man last year outside an American Legion post in Evansville.
Man gets 120 years for killing 2 women in Indianapolis
A Gary man has been sentenced to 120 years in prison after being convicted of shooting and killing two women whose bodies were discovered in a burning car in Indianapolis.
COA affirms denial of ineffective counsel PCR claim
The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed Tuesday the denial of a man’s successive petition for post-conviction relief, finding the man’s trial attorney’s strategy was not constitutionally ineffective.
2 convicted in killings of 3 during drug-related robbery
Two young men have been convicted in connection with the 2017 drug-related robbery and fatal shootings of three men in an Indianapolis apartment. The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office announced Monday that Troy Ward was convicted of c three counts of murder and three counts of felony murder, while Martell Williams was convicted of charges including three counts of felony murder, among other convictions for both.
7th Circuit seeking public comment on jury instructions
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to criminal pattern jury instructions. Comments on the proposed changes will be accepted until Nov. 20.
Justices won’t disturb conviction in triple killing
The Supreme Court of the United States is rejecting an appeal from a man convicted of joining a New Orleans police officer in the killing of her fellow officer and two other people during a 1995 robbery.
Indiana man charged in 1988 slaying wants trial moved
An Indiana man charged in the 1988 abduction, rape and killing of an 8-year-old girl wants his trial moved to another county. John D. Miller, who is charged with the murder and molestation of April Tinsley, filed a motion Thursday seeking a change of venue.
Man sentenced in 1980 killing of off-duty Hammond officer
A Gary man convicted in the 1980 shooting death of off-duty Hammond police officer Lawrence Pucalik has been sentenced to 47 years in prison.
Marion County jury to hear capital case in Fort Wayne
Jurors from Marion County will hear the case of a Fort Wayne man facing death penalty charges stemming from the deaths of four people.
Retrial planned in eastern Indiana fatal stabbing case
A retrial is planned after a jury couldn’t reach a verdict in the trial of a man charged in the death of a man found stabbed on a sidewalk in eastern Indiana.