Indiana Man Charged with Murder in Landlord’s Death
A Columbus, Indiana man, Rudy Minton, has been charged with murder in connection with the death of his landlord, 89-year-old Jerrell McCullough. Minton reportedly told authorities he drank bleach and made allusions to his actions.
Indianapolis, IN, July 28, 2026 —
COLUMBUS, IN – Rudy Minton, a resident of Columbus, Indiana, faces a murder charge in connection with the death of his landlord, 89-year-old Jerrell McCullough. The Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department announced the charges following an investigation into McCullough’s death.
According to reports, Minton allegedly made statements to authorities indicating he had consumed bleach. The exact circumstances and timeline surrounding McCullough’s death and Minton’s alleged statements were not fully detailed in the initial information available.
Further details regarding the investigation, including the cause of death and the specific nature of Minton’s alleged allusions, have not been publicly released by the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department.
The investigation is ongoing. No further information was immediately available.
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