Indiana Teen Charged as Adult in Fatal Shooting During Failed Drug Deal

Indianapolis, IN – A teenage interaction over a marijuana deal turned tragic, leaving an 18-year-old girl dead and a 16-year-old boy facing charges as an adult. The incident, which unfolded in Beech Grove last September, has sparked conversations about the culpability and treatment of minors in the criminal justice system. At the center of this case is Emanuel Carter, charged with the murder and robbery of Makayla Bauman. Authorities state that Carter, who was 15 …

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Indiana Man Charged With Murder Following Jealous Rage Over Girlfriend’s Alleged Infidelity

LAWRENCE, IN – A tragic incident of domestic jealousy resulted in fatal gunfire in Lawrence, Indiana, where a young man lost his life. The fatal encounter occurred on April 23, when a confrontation inside a local home led to death and prompted a lengthy police investigation. Jeremy Jett, 19, has been charged with murder following the incident that left 26-year-old Darius Timberlake dead. Law enforcement authorities suggest jealousy was the motive behind the crime. Timberlake …

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Indiana Man Sentenced to 92 Years for Murder of Infant Son and Assault on Wife in Harrowing Domestic Tragedy

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A devastating family tragedy has unraveled in Lafayette, leading to a father being sentenced to 92 years in prison after he was convicted of murdering his infant son and attempting to murder his wife. The horrific incidents, which took place in August, have left the community in Tippecanoe County reeling from their brutal and shocking nature. Eliasard Moneus, 29, who pleaded guilty to both charges, received a substantial prison term on Tuesday …

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Indiana Mother Faces Charges Following the Death of Malnourished Teen Son with Cerebral Palsy

MARION, Ind. — A Marion woman faces serious charges after her teenage son, who suffered from cerebral palsy, was found in a state of severe malnutrition and subsequently died, officials reported. Tanya Boyd has been charged with neglect of a dependent resulting in serious bodily injury, a level three felony, details from Grant County Superior Court revealed. The charges stem from a protracted investigation into the health and living conditions of Boyd’s 17-year-old son, Ezekiel …

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Indiana Mother Charged with Felony Neglect After Disabled Son’s Health Declines, Tragically Passes Away

MARION, IN – In central Indiana, a mother has been accused of severely neglecting her disabled teenage son, leading to dramatic health complications and ultimately, his death. Tanya Boyd, the mother, is facing charges of neglect of a dependent resulting in serious bodily injury, a significant felony offense, in Grant County Superior Court. The investigation into Boyd’s care of her son, Ezekiel “Zeke” Sheppard, began in 2021 following allegations of malnutrition and insufficient medical care. …

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Apology and Appeal: Schizophrenic Man Sentenced to 55 Years for Gruesome Murder in Clark County, Indiana

CLARK COUNTY, Ind. — In July 2021, a horrifying crime shocked the community of Clarksville, Indiana. 67-year-old Melody Gambetty was brutally murdered and dismembered by Brian Williams, who then set her home on fire. Almost three years later, Williams expressed remorse for his actions during his sentencing. Williams, who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, begged for leniency from the court. His legal team requested a 45-year sentence instead of the maximum 55 years, arguing that …

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Indiana Man Charged with Murder and Arson in Alleged Revenge Killing of Girlfriend’s Stepfather

LINTON, IN — In a gruesome turn of events, an Indiana man has been arrested and faces charges of murder, arson, and animal cruelty after he allegedly killed his girlfriend’s stepfather and set the victim’s home ablaze. The incident occurred in Linton, Indiana, a town located roughly 90 miles southwest of Indianapolis. Early Sunday morning, local authorities were alerted to a fire at a residence where they would discover a sinister scene. Responding firefighters found …

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Tragic Family Dispute in Indiana Leaves Three Dead, One Injured Following Property Deed Altercation

HAUBSTADT, IN — A devastating tragedy struck a small Indiana town late Thursday night when a 77-year-old man allegedly killed three members of his own family and seriously wounded another in what authorities suggest stemmed from a domestic dispute related to fears of losing his residence. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. in Haubstadt, a community approximately 20 miles north of Evansville. According to the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office, the suspect, Patrick Waite, dialed 911 …

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Indiana Man Agrees to Plea Deal in Death of Missing Girl Found in Abandoned Property

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – A significant legal development has unfolded as an Indiana man agreed to a plea deal connected to the heart-wrenching death of a young girl found at an abandoned property, sidestepping a potential trial, authorities indicated on Thursday. Roan Waters, 27, consented to admit guilt to charges, primarily focusing on neglect of a dependent resulting in death, thereby mitigating the more severe accusations initially leveled against him. Earlier this year, authorities apprehended Waters …

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Sports Rivalry Turns Violent: Indiana Man Charged After Allegedly Stabbing Two During Knicks-Pacers Game Dispute

CARMEL, IN — A heated sporting rivalry took a violent turn at a local brewery in Indiana, resulting in a 24-year-old man facing charges for purportedly stabbing two individuals during an NBA game screening. The incident, driven by team loyalty as the New York Knicks faced off against the Indiana Pacers, occurred at Danny Boy Beer Works in Carmel on May 23. Authorities identified Jarrett Funke as the suspect who has since been charged with …

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