Melody Barrows, et al. v. State of Indiana, et al.

── Melody Barrows, et al. v. State of Indiana, et al. ── Case No.: 20A-CT-00563 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: December 28, 2020 Author: Judge L. Mark Bailey County of Origin: LaPorte Category: Civil Decision: Affirmed Judge Robb and Judge Tavitas concur In 2011, Joseph Hiles (“Hiles”) called Melody, claiming that he had Lane tied up and would release him upon payment of $250.00. The Barrows paid $250.00 to Hiles and Lane was released, but Melody reported the incident to police. Hiles was subsequently convicted of kidnapping and was sent to Westville Correctional Facility (“Westville”).