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The Local History Index provides only a citation to the article or item. Please visit the Elkhart Public Library’s downtown location at 300 S. Second St. to access the Elkhart Truth newspapers and other collections referenced in this index.


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ID102685
Title of ArticleMan gets 65 years in fatal beating of son
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElmore
DateNov 26, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsHomicides, Child Abuse


ID102660
Title of ArticleWoman in fatal shooting identified
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateNov 20, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsHomicides


ID102619
Title of ArticleData analyst shows suspect’s movements at murder trial
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRoosevelt Lewis Jr.,
DateNov 08, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsHomicides


ID102614
Title of ArticleWoman confirms account of boy’s death, enters plea
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCheyenne Elmore; Franklin Elmore Jr.
DateNov 07, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsChild Abuse, Homicides


ID102616
Title of ArticleJury sees autopsy evidence at murder trial
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRoosevelt Lewis Jr.,
DateNov 07, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsHomicides


ID102601
Title of ArticleSuspect in killing of relative still sought
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionDe Shawn Williams
DateNov 04, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsHomicides


ID102487
Title of ArticleElkhart man admits to killing son in August
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionFranklin Elmore Jr.; Cheyenne Elmore
DateOct 10, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsHomicides, Child Abuse


ID102488
Title of ArticleShooter in March ’24 death is sentenced
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMichael Dandridge
DateOct 10, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsHomicides


ID102449
Title of ArticleMan accused of infant’s murder may offer insanity defense
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRyan Snyder
DateOct 04, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsHomicides


ID102452
Title of ArticleBraun allows Oct. 10 execution to proceed
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRoy Lee Ward; Indiana State Prison death chamber
DateOct 04, 2025
PageA6
SubjectsIndiana State Prison, Homicides


ID102276
Title of ArticleMan sentenced in death of childhood friend
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionStephonn Sutton
DateSep 05, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsHomicides


ID102121
Title of ArticleCouple accused of killing boy to be tried jointly
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCheyenne Elmore; Franklin Elmore
DateAug 15, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsHomicides, Abuse


ID102114
Title of ArticleCouple face murder charges in 6-year-old’s death
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionFranklin Elmore Jr.; Cheyenne Elmore
DateAug 12, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsHomicides, Abuse


ID102106
Title of ArticleSuspect in robbery-homicide files plea
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionStephonn Sutton
DateAug 07, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsHomicides, Elkhart, IN


ID102086
Title of ArticleSuspect arrested in bludgeoning murder
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionChristopher Yotter
DateJul 31, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsCrime, Elkhart County Corrections Facility, Elkhart County Homicide Unit, Homicides


ID102050
Title of ArticleDouble homicide draws 140-year sentence
NotesChristain Wall; Michael Pike; Jalen Young
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionChristain Wall
DateJul 17, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsCity of Goshen, Crime, Homicides, Elkhart Circuit Court


ID102021
Title of ArticleSeabolt pleads guilty in November killing
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAshley Seabolt
DateJul 05, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsRiver Run Apartments, Homicides


ID101942
Title of ArticleMan convicted in double homicide
NotesMichael Pike, Jalen Young
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionChristain Wall
DateJun 07, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsCity of Goshen, Galley Sports Pub, Homicides


ID101797
Title of ArticleJudge grants joinder for 2 of 3 defendants in murder case
NotesToby Ray Fisher
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAshley Seabolt; Stephonn Sutton; Sami Hussen
DateApr 26, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsTrials, Elkhart County Circuit Court, Shootings, Homicides


ID101799
Title of ArticleSuspect in infant’s death found competent for trial
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMiguel Garcia
DateApr 26, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsChild Abuse, Homicides, Elkhart County Circuit Court, Trials


ID101487
Title of ArticleSuspects in November murder could be tried jointly
NotesToby Ray Fisher
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionStephonn Sutton; Ashley Seabolt; Sami Hussen
DateApr 11, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsShootings, Homicides, Elkhart County Prosecutor, Elkhart County Circuit Court


ID101366
Title of ArticleHomicide unit investigating fatal shooting at Riverbend
NotesRoosevelt R.K. Lewis, III
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateMar 26, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsShootings, Homicides, Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department, Elkhart County Homicide Unit


ID100352
Title of ArticleProsecutor: Shooter ‘drawn to young females’
NotesEast Jackson Boulevard, Elkhart; Juan Sanchez; Annasue “Annie” Rocha
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionVicki Becker gives details of shooting
DateFeb 04, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsMartin’s Super Markets, Shootings, Homicides


ID100275
Title of Article‘Strength when we come together’
NotesAnnasue Rocha; Benjamin Jeffery
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCommunity members write messages; Dan Milanese speaks at vigil; Rod Roberson addresses community; Clay Powell, community members
DateJan 30, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsMartin’s Super Markets, Shootings, Homicides, Memorials


ID100276
Title of ArticleFriend of slain 19-year-old recalls her as kind and confident
Notes575 E. Jackson Blvd., Elkhart
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAnnasue Rocha; Benjamin Jeffery; Paul Vandenburg; Ethan Pasternak; Emalee Dennison, Annasue Rocha
DateJan 30, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsMartin’s Super Markets, Shootings, Homicides


ID100270
Title of ArticleBystander among those killed
NotesCorrection 1/30/2025 A2; 575 E. Jackson Blvd., Elkhart; Annasue Rocha; Juan Sanchez; Cpl. Paul Vandenburg; Ptl. Ethan Pasternak
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMartin’s Super Market; Benjamin Jeffery
DateJan 29, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsMartin’s Super Markets, Shootings, Homicides, Elkhart Police Department


ID100272
Title of ArticleShooting recalls 2014 supermarket homicide
Notes3900 E. Bristol St., Elkhart; Shawn Bair; Rachell Godfread; Kristle Dikes; 575 E. Jackson Blvd., Elkhart
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionHeadlines
DateJan 29, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsMartin’s Super Markets, Shootings, Homicides


ID100257
Title of ArticleAlleged killer of 20-month-old gets May trial date
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMiguel Garcia
DateJan 24, 2025
PageA5
SubjectsHomicides, Child Abuse


ID100223
Title of ArticleMan charged with murder in infant’s death
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMiguel Garcia
DateJan 17, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsHomicides, Child Abuse


ID100219
Title of Article3 murder suspects appear in court
NotesToby Ray Fisher
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAshley Seabolt; Sami Hussen; Stephonn Sutton
DateJan 11, 2025
PageA1, A3
SubjectsHomicides, Shootings, Drugs, Illegal, River Run Apartments


ID100209
Title of Article3rd suspect arrested in November homicide
NotesToby Ray Fisher; Sami Hussen; Ashley Seabolt; Stephonn Sutton
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJan 08, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsHomicides, Shootings, Drugs, Illegal, River Run Apartments


ID100166
Title of Article2 arrests made in November murder
NotesToby Ray Fisher; 715 Monroe St., Elkhart
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAshley Seabolt; Stephonn Sutton
DateJan 04, 2025
PageA1, A3
SubjectsHomicides, Shootings, Drugs, Illegal, River Run Apartments


ID100106
Title of ArticleConfessed killer sentenced to 70 years
NotesThomas Johnson
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJa Liahs Curry
DateDec 20, 2024
PageA1, A6
SubjectsHomicides, Shootings, Domestic Violence


ID100076
Title of ArticleMan convicted of killing 4 is put to death
NotesJames Corcoran; Robert Scott Turner; Timothy G. Bricker; Douglas A. Stillwell
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJoseph Corcoran; Indiana State Prison
DateDec 19, 2024
PageA1, A2
SubjectsCapital Punishment, Homicides, Indiana State Prison, Indiana Department of Correction


ID99850
Title of ArticleJudge rules for apartment in suit over woman’s murder
NotesGail Shields; Jon Malk; Larry Faso; 2601 Oakland Ave., Elkhart
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionStratford Commons
DateDec 12, 2024
PageA1, A5
SubjectsStratford Commons, Shootings, Homicides, APT Management Group Inc.


ID99259
Title of ArticleCold case murder draws 40-year sentence
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMarcus Love
DateNov 15, 2024
PageA1
SubjectsHomicides, Trials


ID99131
Title of ArticleAccused wife-killer gets March trial date
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionHector Duran Gomez
DateNov 01, 2024
PageA1, A3
SubjectsHomicides, Elkhart, IN


ID99087
Title of ArticleLife in prison for 1975 drowning of teen
NotesLaurel Jean Mitchell
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionFred Bandy Jr.; John Wayne Lehman
DateOct 24, 2024
PageA1
SubjectsHomicides, Elkhart River, North Webster, IN


ID99066
Title of ArticleAdmission entered in decades-old murder
NotesRobert Reed; 611 S. 3rd St., Elkhart
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMarcus Love
DateOct 23, 2024
PageA1, A5
SubjectsHomicides


ID99048
Title of ArticleHusband charged with wife’s murder
NotesAlma Rocio Bermeo Carreon
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionHector Duran Gomez
DateOct 22, 2024
PageA1, A3
SubjectsHomicides, Domestic Violence


ID99687
Title of ArticleWitness to 2021 murder admits he took gun from scene
NotesDeontae Harris; Sherman Whitener
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTyren Allen
DateOct 19, 2024
PageA2
SubjectsHomicides, Shootings


ID99671
Title of ArticleNew details made public, but few answers in woman’s death
NotesAlma Rocio Bermeo Carreon; 810 S. Indiana Ave., Goshen
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionHector Duran Gomez
DateOct 17, 2024
PageA3
SubjectsHomicides, Domestic Violence, Elkhart County Homicide Unit


ID99645
Title of ArticleDetectives investigating woman’s death
NotesAlma Rocio Bermeo Carreon; 810 S. Indiana Ave., Goshen
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionHector Duran Gomez
DateOct 15, 2024
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart County Homicide Unit, Homicides, Domestic Violence, Goshen Police Department


ID97212
Title of ArticleLove murder trial reset to October
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionLove
DateJul 19, 2024
PageA5
SubjectsHomicides, Trials, Elkhart County


ID97213
Title of ArticleTrial date set for man charged with boy’s murder
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRyan Snyder
DateJul 19, 2024
PageA1
SubjectsTrials, Homicides, Elkhart County


ID97133
Title of ArticleSuspect in 2002 murder to stand trial
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionLove
DateJul 12, 2024
PageA1, A3
SubjectsCrime, Trials, Homicides


ID97127
Title of ArticlePolice: Man charged in boy’s murder made threats for weeks
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionSnyder
DateJul 11, 2024
PageA1, A3
SubjectsOsceola, Elkhart County Corrections Facility, Homicides


ID97123
Title of Article2-year-old found dead after standoff
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionSnyder
DateJul 09, 2024
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart County Sheriff’s Department, Indiana State Police, Homicides


ID97077
Title of ArticleAppeals court upholds murder, other charges from bar shooting
NotesDavid Artley
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJohn Norton
DateJun 21, 2024
PageA5
SubjectsHomicides, Shootings, Hardy’s Bar, Indiana Court of Appeals


ID97214
Title of ArticleSuit: Shooter made written threat before killings
NotesGail Shields; Larry Faso
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJun 06, 2024
PageA1, A3
SubjectsStratford Commons, Homicides, Lawsuits