Indiana Woman Charged After Transporting Toddler in Suitcase on City Bus to Shield from Cold

Bloomington, Indiana – In a shocking incident, a local woman has been accused of attempting to transport a toddler in a suitcase on a public bus, purportedly as a protective measure against the cold. The case has garnered widespread attention due to its unusual nature and the welfare concerns it raises for the child involved. Ashley N. Gibson, 29, was arrested last week following the incident which unfolded on December 12, 2024. She faces serious …

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Indiana Woman Faces Life Sentence in Fatal Dispute Over $50 Watch

ELKHART, IN – An Indiana woman has admitted to participating in the murder of a West Virginia woman over a dispute involving a watch worth $50, a crime that has shaken the community and highlighted the potential for deadly violence over seemingly trivial disagreements. Amanda Don Soultz, 32, of Elkhart, Indiana, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder charges in connection with the February 2023 death of 41-year-old Michelle Ann Smith. As a result of her plea, …

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Indiana Toddler Dies in Heated Closet; Parents Face Charges Amid Appalling Home Conditions

BERNE, IN – In a tragic incident in Indiana, two parents are facing charges after their toddler died in a sweltering closet heated by a space heater in their apartment. The child was found the day before Thanksgiving in the small town of Berne, located approximately 35 miles south of Fort Wayne. Authorities reported that 21-year-old Sintia Perez and 23-year-old Jace Hirschy are accused of neglect leading to death after the heartrending discovery in their …

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Indiana Man Arrested for Alleged Violent Assault on Mother over Missing Money

NEW CASTLE, Indiana – A 27-year-old Indiana man has been apprehended and accused of attempting to murder his mother by suffocation during a dispute at their home. Authorities reported that Dylan Moles was arrested following the Nov. 29 incident which allegedly stemmed from an argument over missing money from Moles’ digital payment account. According to police, the confrontation escalated when Moles accused his mother of taking $1,000 from his CashApp account, an accusation she denied. …

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Indiana Town Shaken by Murder-Suicide Involving Beloved High School Secretary and Cancer Survivor

PORTAGE, IN — A tragic murder-suicide in northwest Indiana has resonated deeply within a tight-knit community, following the violent deaths of a respected high school secretary and a severe attack on her daughter. The harrowing events unfolded late last week in Portage, leaving residents shocked and grieved by the sudden devastation within a well-known local family. Police identified the victims as Brandy Manville, 46, a high school secretary and cancer survivor, who was fatally shot …

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Indiana Mother Arrested After Infant Son Found in Critical Condition, Showing Signs of Severe Neglect

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Authorities have arrested a 26-year-old mother after her infant son was found in a severe state of malnutrition, mirroring conditions seen in extreme famine cases. The baby, only two months old, was hospitalized after a friend intervened upon noticing his critical condition. Christin Donat of Evansville was taken into custody last week by the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, following an alert from Indiana’s Department of Child Services. The department got involved after …

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Indiana Mother Arrested After Alleged Violent Incident Leaves Toddler Critically Injured

Evansville, Indiana — A 20-year-old pregnant woman from Indiana faces serious charges following an incident that left her one-year-old daughter with life-threatening injuries. Alexandria G. Ring was arrested on charges of domestic battery and neglect after she allegedly injured her toddler in a moment of frustration caused by the child’s continuous crying. Local authorities were called to a residence on South Kentucky Avenue in Evansville, a city located roughly 165 miles southwest of Indianapolis, on …

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Indiana Mother Receives 65-Year Sentence in Heartbreaking Starvation Death of Infant Son

BOONVILLE, Ind. – A Southern Indiana woman was handed a 65-year prison sentence on Friday for her role in the starvation death of her infant son. The mother, 23-year-old Caylin Opal Marie Monroe, was found guilty in a case that has drawn heartfelt sorrow and high-profile attention since the tragedy occurred in early 2022. The case began following a dreadful discovery when emergency responders were called to a residence on Honeysuckle Drive in February 2022. …

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Indiana Man Arrested in Tragic Death of Toddler; Investigation Reveals Blunt Force Trauma

GARY, Ind. — A tragic incident in Gary, Indiana, resulted in the arrest of 32-year-old Ricky Larkin, who is being charged with the murder of a 2-year-old boy under his care. The Gary Police Department revealed that the young victim, Je’Loni Smith, was allegedly subjected to fatal blunt force trauma. Law enforcement officers were dispatched to a home on the 300 block of Arthur Street on Nov. 4, following a distress call around 5:30 p.m. …

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Indiana Man Charged with Murder After Allegedly Killing Brother Over $10 Dispute

ANDERSON, Indiana – A dispute over a seemingly trivial amount of money led to a tragic outcome in Anderson late last month, when a young man allegedly murdered his own brother following a heated argument. The violence has shaken the local community, bringing forth questions about the circumstances that led to such a dramatic escalation over financial matters. On the night of October 30, police rushed to a residence on East Second Street following a …

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