Chelsea L. Crossland v. State of Indiana

── Chelsea L. Crossland v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 23S-LW-00244 Court: Indiana Supreme Court Date: April 23, 2025 Author: Justice Geoffrey Slaughter County of Origin: Jay Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed A jury convicted Chelsea L. Crossland of murder and neglect of a dependent resulting in death. It then recommended an LWOP, life-withoutparole, sentence, which the trial court imposed. On direct appeal, Crossland urges us to overturn her conviction, alleging she was denied her constitutional rights to an impartial jury and to present a complete defense. We affirm. I A The victim in this case is Christian Crossland, the defendant’s five-yearold son.