Both were airlifted to Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, where Shepard died. Corley was reported in serious condition at the hospital, with head and internal injuries. Police say they arrested Eric Lynn Newman for the second time in three months. Newman was taken into custody after he allegedly held a woman against her will, with a knife. The woman, who is unidentified at this time, told police she was visiting Newman when he made advances toward her and then made threats while holding the knife.
Police say the woman escaped without injury.
Police arrested Newman on September 14th and charged him with striking another woman in the face. He is being held in the Jefferson County Jail on 15 thousand dollars bond. Police say Terry Knight Jr. is being held in the Decatur County Jail charged with driving while intoxicated and auto theft. Batesville Police received a report that a vehicle was stolen from Cross County Shell. The vehicle description and license number was broadcast to area police departments.