Local News

MURDER CASE BEGINS TREK THROUGH COURT SYSTEM

(Richmond, IN)--The suspect in Richmond’s most recent murder remained in custody Monday morning as the case begins its trek through the Wayne County court system.  It happened Friday afternoon in the first block of South 14th.  When officers arrived there, they found bystanders trying to subdue 67-year-old Tommy Earl.  They also found a female with stab wounds who was later identified as 59-year-old Michelle Peacock.  Peacock was pronounced dead and Earl was charged with murder.  Details about what may have led to the incident have not yet become available.