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La Porte County, IN Cold Case Solved After 45 Years Using DNA
DNA evidence has identified deceased La Porte County resident Carl “David” Phillips as the suspect in the 1981 killing of Juanita Boyd, according to the county sheriff’s office. Boyd was reported missing in February…
Indiana cold case solved: Suspect identified in woman's 1981 murder
Investigators have identified Carl David Phillips as the suspect in the 1981 murder of Juanita Boyd, resolving a 45-year-old LaPorte County cold case through DNA genealogy. Boyd was reported missing in February 1981…
Suspect named in 45-year-old cold case murder LaPorte County
Authorities have officially named a suspect in the 45-year-old cold case murder of Juanita Boyd, who was discovered dead in the trunk of her vehicle in 1979. The breakthrough comes after decades of investigation into…
La Porte County Sheriff's Office identifies Carl David Phillips as killer in 1981 murder of Juanita Boyd
The La Porte County Sheriff's Office has identified Carl David Phillips as the killer in the 1981 cold case murder of 31-year-old Juanita Boyd. Investigators used advanced DNA testing and genetic genealogy to link…
Juanita Boyd cold case solved after 40 years, La Porte County Sheriff's Office says
The La Porte County Sheriff's Office has officially closed the 46-year-old cold case murder of Juanita Boyd. Investigators utilized advanced DNA technology to identify Carl David Philips as the primary suspect in the…
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La Porte County Sheriff's Office announces suspect in 1981 cold case murder
The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office says DNA evidence and advances in technology identified Carl David Phillips as the suspect in the 1981 murder of Juanita Boyd. Boyd, 31, was last seen at Snyder’s Corner Tavern in La…
LaPorte football parts ways with coach Austin Epple
LaPorte High School’s football program is moving on from head coach Austin Epple after four seasons. Athletic director Steve Santana said the school will begin searching for a new coach in the coming weeks and thanked…
KT Soap Products fined for continued violations
La Porte’s Board of Public Works and Safety approved fines against KT Soap Products for continued violations of the city’s industrial pretreatment rules. The penalties date back to July 1 and will continue until the…
Hog barn fire in La Porte County
A large structure fire is currently underway at a hog barn located west of Walkerton and Koontz Lake in La Porte County. The Hamlet Fire Department is leading the emergency response, supported by the Knox-Center…
Funding mechanism in works for LP roads
The city of La Porte is establishing a new funding mechanism to support its 'Roads Ahead' infrastructure project. Through a series of lease agreements between the city, the Redevelopment Authority, and the Redevelopment…
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Hanover Central outlasts Bishop Noll for regional title
Hanover Central High School secured the Class 3A LaPorte Regional volleyball championship after defeating Hammond Bishop Noll in a hard-fought five-set match. The Wildcats won the deciding set 16-14, extending their…
County museum announces upcoming events
The La Porte County Historical Society Museum has announced its schedule of events for November and December. The museum is located at 2405 Indiana Ave., Suite 1, in La Porte.
La Porte County Sheriff’s Office reports its annual sex offender compliance check
The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office has completed its annual compliance check of 211 registered sex offenders ahead of Halloween. Officials confirmed that all individuals were found to be in compliance with state…
Lane Closures on US 35 in La Porte County
The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced lane closures on U.S. 35 between State Road 39 and U.S. 20 in La Porte County. Starting Tuesday, October 27th, crews will use flaggers to manage traffic while…
Mobile Food Distribution dates in La Porte County in November
The Food Bank of Northern Indiana has scheduled two mobile food distribution events in La Porte County for early November. Residents can receive pre-boxed food items on a first-come, first-served basis at Michigan City…
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