INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A man has been sentenced to 80 years in prison for the June 2023 shooting death of a woman on the city’s near southeast side.
The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office on Friday announced that Jerry Lewis, 67, has been sentenced to 80 years in prison for the shooting death of Melisa Hansboro. In October, Lewis was convicted of murder by a jury just after 31 minutes of deliberation following a three-day trial. Lewis was also convicted of the felony firearm sentencing enhancement.
“The defendant took Ms. Hansboro away from her daughter and grandchildren in a senseless and selfish act of violence,” said Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears. “As a result, starting today, the defendant will serve the remainder of his life behind bars. Our thoughts are with Melisa’s family as they continue to mourn this great loss.”…