CRIME & SAFETY
Flora man airlifted after car crashes into a tree, catches on fire
CARROLL COUNTY, Ind. (WLFI) — One person was hurt after a fiery crash in Carroll County. The crash happened just after 2 p.m. Saturday on County Road 400 East, just north of State Road 18 near Flora. Sheriff Tony Liggett says the vehicle became fully engulfed in flames when authorities arrived on scene.
Autopsy: Jail inmate died from fentanyl intoxication
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Tameka Nicole Luckett died April 8 inside the Tippecanoe County Jail from fentanyl intoxication and her death was ruled an accident, Tippecanoe County Coroner Carrie Costello said. Luckett, 45, and a 32-year-old woman overdosed early April 7 inside her West Lafayette apartment in the 300 block...
The Chase for Answers | Mom shares anger, heartache 7 years after Flora fire killed 4 girls
FLORA, Ind. (WISH-TV) – More than seven years after an intentionally set fire took the lives of her four young children, Gaylin Rose says she still has more questions than answers. I-Team 8’s Dakarai Turner traveled to Missouri where Rose has settled now, far away from the painful memories...
Coroner rules Purdue student's death in plane crash a suicide
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Tippecanoe County coroner ruled an April 11 plane crash that killed 20-year-old Purdue student Alexander Foss was a suicide. The coroner previously confirmed Foss was the only person on the plane, saying he died from multiple blunt force injuries due to the crash. The coroner...
Prosecution in Delphi murders case asks to admit statements made to psychologist
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The prosecution in the Delphi murders case filed a motion to get statements Richard Allen made to a psychologist admitted as evidence in the case. Allen, 51, of Delphi, was arrested on Oct. 28, 2022, for the February 2017 murders of 13-year-old Abigail “Abby” Williams and 14-year-old Liberty “Libby” German near the Monon High Bridge in Delphi.
'Beyond All Repair' wraps up story of a murder case and the woman at the center of it
WBUR’s popular true-crime podcast “Beyond All Repair” has dropped its final episode. Host Robin Young talks with the show’s host and reporter, Amory Sivertson, about what she discovered and how the process affected her life. This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
Police: Pheasant Run stabbing victim argued with attacker before assault
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Elia Maravilla Reyna suffered multiple stab wounds Thursday after an argument and assault at an apartment in the 3100 block of Eagles Way Drive in Pheasant Run Apartments, Lafayette police said Monday. Reyna, 45, is from Hollister, California, police said, noting that many of the details...
Purdue student's cause of death pending after autopsy
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Monday's autopsy of a 20-year-old Purdue student didn't reach any conclusions as to why he didn't wake up Friday. The cause and manner of death are pending toxicology reports, which can take up to six weeks, Tippecanoe County Coroner Carrie Costello said. The student was found...
Bikes damaged in bike shop fire
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — Biking season for some riders will be put on hold after a fire ignited at a local bike shop in downtown Lafayette last Thursday night. An electric bike battery is believed to be the cause of the fire at Virtuous Cycles at 215 North 10th Street in Lafayette.
West Lafayette couple charged after suspected stabbing on pedestrian bridge
TIPPECANOE COUNTY, Ind. (WLFI) — Prosecutors are filing charges against a West Lafayette couple after an alleged stabbing took place on the pedestrian bridge on Thursday. When police arrived on scene, they found William Cobb, 31, who had a large stab wound on his forearm. Officers obtained a search...
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