Man Charged in Landlord’s Murder Amid Eviction Proceedings in Columbus
In Columbus, Indiana, formal charges have been filed against Rudy Minton, a man accused of murdering his landlord, 89-year-old Jerrell Jerry McCullough, during eviction proceedings. Police discovered McCullough's body in a trash can at the residence after responding to a…
Indianapolis, IN, July 28, 2026 —
Formal charges have been filed against Rudy Minton in connection with the death of his landlord, 89-year-old Jerrell Jerry McCullough, in Columbus, Indiana. The incident occurred during eviction proceedings, according to local authorities.
Police were alerted to the situation when the landlord’s son initiated a welfare check at the residence. Upon arrival, officers discovered Mr. McCullough’s body concealed within a trash can at the property.
During the subsequent investigation, Mr. Minton, who had reportedly consumed bleach, provided statements to police. These statements reportedly implicated him in the death of Mr. McCullough.
The Bartholomew County Prosecutor’s office has filed charges against Minton. The specific details of the charges were not immediately available. The investigation is ongoing.
Story summarized from the original created by Michaela Springer on www.wrtv.com, see more information here.
