Justin M. Blake v. State of Indiana

── Justin M. Blake v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 22A-CR-00789 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: February 03, 2023 Author: Judge Leanna Weissmann County of Origin: Morgan County Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge May and Judge Crone concur Blake, Jackson, Britney Overton, and an individual identified only as K.J., drove around Indianapolis in Jackson’s rental car, stopping to shoplift and commit armed robbery. Becoming paranoid that Jackson would “snitch” about their crimes, Blake directed the car to a desolate area. Tr. Vol. VII, p. 36. When they arrived, Blake and K.J. exited the car and forced Jackson out at gunpoint. Overton remained in the car, from which he heard Jackson scream followed by six or seven gunshots. Blake and K.J.