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David Jacobs Death Investigation
August 17, 2008

On August 16th, 38-year old David Jacobs was reported missing from his Mishawaka home.  Two days later, his body was discovered in a park area near the Harvest Time Church of God at 4697 West US20 in Michigan City.  His wallet and ID were missing.  David was identified after a photo was circulated showing a unique tattoo on his bicep. 

David`s car was found at the K-Mart in Mishawaka.  It is not known how he got to Michigan City.  This is an open case with the Laporte County Sheriff`s Department. 

Antonian Young Homicide
July 27, 2008

The evening of January 16, 2008, a witness saw a blue Buick driving in reverse, then crash into a tree at the intersection of Calhoun and Goodland in South Bend.  Thirty-five-year old Antonian Young was found inside the car, unresponsive.  He was rushed by ambulance to a hospital, but died of gunshot wounds.  Homicide investigators learned that Young had been traveling north on Goodland when a car, traveling south, pulled alongside him and shots were fired into Young`s vehicle. 

The St. Joseph County Metro Homicide Unit is investigating this homicide. 

Michael Holt Homicide
May 25, 2008

On May 16th, 1995 family members discovered the body of 25-year old Michael Holt in his apartment at 907 Prairie in Elkhart.  An autopsy revealed Michael had been shot to death.  There was no sign of a struggle, and no sign of forced entry into his apartment.  Police believe Michael may have let the suspect into his home.  At this time, the motive is unknown.  Crime Stoppers and Elkhart Homicide investigators need your help. 

Please contact Crime Stoppers if you know anything about the suspect in this case. 

Len Carruthers Homicide
February 04, 2008

Sunday evening, November 26th, 2006, 27-year old Len Carruthers was outside the apartment at 920 Portage Lane in the Carriage Hills Apartments in Elkhart.  Len was talking with an acquaintance when a man armed with a revolver approached him from behind and shot him.  Shortly after arrival at Elkhart General Hospital, Len died from his wounds.  Witnesses describe the shooter as a black male, slender build, around 6 feet tall.   

Len was involved in an altercation at a Goshen nightclub early that morning, and it`s possible the two events are related. 

The Elkhart Police Homicide unit is investigating this case. 

Carol Reed Death Investigation
January 14, 2008

On October 7th, 2003 the Laporte County Sheriff`s Department received a report that 45-year old Carol Reed was missing from her home at 201 East County Road 200 North.  According to the report, Carol left her home on foot following an argument with her boyfriend on September 30th.  She left behind prescription medication which she normally takes with her.

Carol`s body was discovered almost a month later along a row of trees several hundred feet from her house.  Her death investigation remains open.  Anyone having information about the death of Carol Reed or here whereabouts after she left her home on September 30th, 2003 is asked to contact Crime Stoppers.