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Herbert R. Baumeister 
Herbert R. Baumeister 

(Apr. 7, 1947 – July 3, 1996). Indiana’s most notorious serial killer, Herbert R. Baumeister, was born in Indianapolis’ neighborhood… Read More »Herbert R. Baumeister 

Burger Chef Murders
Burger Chef Murders

Just after midnight on November 18, 1978, Brian Kring, an off-duty employee of the Burger Chef, 5725 Crawfordsville Road, discovered… Read More »Burger Chef Murders

Cold Spring Murder Case  
Cold Spring Murder Case  

The bodies of Jacob Young and Nancy Jane Young, husband and wife, were discovered along , near the intersection of… Read More »Cold Spring Murder Case  

Mike Tyson Case
Mike Tyson Case

Michael (Mike) G. Tyson, world heavyweight boxing champion from 1986 to 1990, was prosecuted in Indianapolis in 1992 in one… Read More »Mike Tyson Case

Richmond Hill Explosion
Richmond Hill Explosion

On Saturday night November 10, 2012, at 11:10 p.m., a natural gas explosion occurred in the Richmond Hill subdivision of… Read More »Richmond Hill Explosion

Steven T. Judy Case
Steven T. Judy Case

The Steven T. Judy Case was a sensational murder trial that resulted in the reimposition of capital punishment in Indiana.… Read More »Steven T. Judy Case

Sylvia Likens Murder Case
Sylvia Likens Murder Case

In July 1965, Lester and Betty Likens, traveling fair concessionaires, left two of their children, Sylvia Marie, 16, and Jenny… Read More »Sylvia Likens Murder Case

Tony Kiritsis Case
Tony Kiritsis Case

The morning of February 8, 1977, Anthony G. “Tony” Kiritsis, 44, a real estate developer, entered the office of Richard… Read More »Tony Kiritsis Case

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