A recent tragedy involved the murder-suicide of a married couple with the husband taking his wife’s life and then his own, leaving behind a 14 year old son1. After several disputes and altercations between the couple, the husband shot his wife in an intersection as she was going to visit a family member just a few blocks away. The wife had filed a protective order that morning, and had called to notify him of her filing.
Under Indiana Civil Protective Order Act, the purpose of these laws in Indiana is for the protection and safety of all victims of domestic or ... Read More