Jeremy Hinson Sentenced to 75 Years for Murder and Felony Firearm Enhancement
September 23, 2025
On September 23, 2025, Judge David Happe sentenced Jeremy Hinson (49 of Anderson) to 55 years for the 2024 murder of his wife, Michela Hinson, enhanced by an additional 20 years for the Felony Firearm Enhancement for a total sentence of 75 years to be executed at the Indiana Department of Correction.
At trial, the State's case was presented by Deputy Prosecutors Grainne Kao and Tyler Piraino. The case was investigated by Detective Jim Sundheimer of the Madison County Sheriff's Department.
Madison County Prosecutor's Office News
On September 25, 2025, following a four-day jury trial, a Madison County Circuit Court 6 jury found Courtney Radford (25 of Indianapolis) guilty of the 2023 murder of Jared Wininger as well as Robbery Resulting in Bodily Injury, a Level 2 felony; Burglary, a Level 1 felony; Resisting Law Enforcement, a Level 6 felony; and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon, a Level 4 felony. Following the jury's verdict, Radford pleaded guilty to the Felony Firearm Enhancement. Judge Mark Dudley set Radford's sentencing for October 17, 2025, where he faces a sentence of 50-115 years. The State's case was presented by Deputy Prosecutors Jennifer Haley and Steve Hunt. The case was investigated by Detective Scott Bertram of the Pendleton Police Department.
On August 21, 2025, a Madison County Circuit Court 4 jury found Jeremy Hinson (49 of Anderson) guilty of the 2024 murder of his wife, Michela Hinson. The jury also found Hinson guilty of the Felony Firearm Enhancement. Judge David Happe set Hinson's sentencing for September 28, 2025, where he faces a sentence of 50-65 years. The State's case was presented by Deputy Prosecutors Grainne Kao and Tyler Piraino. The case was investigated by Detective Jim Sundheimer of the Madison County Sheriff's Department.
On Monday, August 18, 2025, Judge Angela Warners Sims sentenced Wade Turner Jackson, Jr., (36 of Anderson) to thirty (30) years with twenty-five (25) years to be executed at the Indiana Department of Correction and five (5) years suspended to formal probation. Jackson, Jr. was convicted following a three-day jury trial last month of eleven (11) counts: Count I: Battery by Means of a Deadly Weapon, a Level 5 felony; Count II: Unlawful Carrying of a Handgun, a Class A misdemeanor; Count III: Invasion of Privacy, a Class A misdemeanor; Count IV: Criminal Mischief, a Class B misdemeanor; Count V: Unlawful Carrying of a Handgun, a Level 5 felony; Count VI: Criminal Recklessness, a Level 6 felony; Count VII: Intimidation, a Level 5 felony; Count VIII: Unlawful Carrying of a Handgun, a Class A misdemeanor; Count IX: Unlawful Carrying of a Handgun, a Level 5 felony; Count X: Possession of Cocaine, a Level 6 felony; Count XI: Dealing in a Schedule I Controlled Substance, a Level 2 felony. At trial, the State’s case was presented by Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys Jennifer Haley and Grainne Kao. The case was investigated by Det. Brett Webb of the Anderson Police Department.
On July 18, 2025, Judge Mark Dudley sentenced Norman Anderson (64 of Anderson) to forty-five (45) years to be executed at the Indiana Department of Correction. Anderson was convicted last month following a jury trial for Dealing in Cocaine, a Level 2 felony, and the Habitual Offender Enhancement. Anderson received a sentence of twenty-seven (27) years for Dealing in Cocaine enhanced by an additional eighteen (18) years due to his habitual criminal history. At trial, the State’s case was presented by Deputy Prosecutors Matt Savage and Tyler Piraino. The case was investigated by Officer Nathan Smith of the Anderson Police Department.
On July 17, 2025, a Madison County Circuit Court 1 jury found Wade Turner Jackson, Jr., (36 of Anderson) guilty of eleven (11) counts following a three-day jury trial. Jackson was found guilty of the following offenses: Count I: Battery by Means of a Deadly Weapon, a Level 5 felony; Count II: Unlawful Carrying of a Handgun, a Class A misdemeanor; Count III: Invasion of Privacy, a Class A misdemeanor; Count IV: Criminal Mischief, a Class B misdemeanor; Count V: Unlawful Carrying of a Handgun, a Level 5 felony; Count VI: Criminal Recklessness, a Level 6 felony; Count VII: Intimidation, a Level 5 felony; Count VIII: Unlawful Carrying of a Handgun, a Class A misdemeanor; Count IX: Unlawful Carrying of a Handgun, a Level 5 felony; Count X: Possession of Cocaine, a Level 6 felony; Count XI: Dealing in a Schedule I Controlled Substance, a Level 2 felony. Judge Angela Warner Sims set Jackson’s sentencing for August 18, 2025, at 9:00 am, where he faces a possible sentence of twelve (12) to forty-two (42) years. At trial, the State’s case was presented by Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys Jennifer Haley and Grainne Kao. The case was investigated by Det. Brett Webb of the Anderson Police Department.
