An unusual ruling by the Indiana Court of Appeals is the latest twist in a topsy-turvy criminal case following the death of an 8-month-old girl nearly 8 years ago.
"The nature, extent and depravity of Nicholson’s sexual abuse of (the victim) warrant imposing the maximum sentence," said Appeals Judge Robert Altice Jr.
Austin Mendez, 29, of Gary, was sentenced in December to 95 years in prison for the Aug. 6, 2017, stabbing in the 500 block of Taney Street in Gary, records
Austin Mendez, 29, of Gary, was sentenced in December to 95 years in prison for the Aug. 6, 2017, stabbing in the 500 block of Taney Street in Gary, records