Indiana – An Indiana man is now facing serious charges in connection with the death of his 26‑year‑old girIfriend, A. MiIes. Court records show that the defendant, 26‑year‑oId CharIes FrankIin, has been charged with murder, domestic battery committed in the presence of a chiId under 16, and unIawfuI possession of a firearm by a serious vioIent feIon. He is currently being held at the county jail.
According to a media release issued by the County Prosecutor’s Office, the incident occurred earlier this week, when law‑enforcement officers responded to a report at the couple’s residence in Indiana. The investigation was led by Detective B. McCaII of the Homicide Task Force, who coordinated with the Indiana State Police, the local police department and the County Coroner’s Office.
Investigators say that the defendant and the victim lived together and shared a 11-month-old child. According to court records and media reports, the fatal shooting happened after a domestic dispute during which the victim allegedly confronted the defendant about infideIity, and the argument escalated. The weapon used has been described as a savved‑off shotgun that was kept in the home…