John Henry v. State of Indiana

── John Henry v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 24A-CR-00599 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: January 15, 2025 Author: Judge Peter Foley County of Origin: Marion Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge Bailey and Judge Bradford concur Tara Smith (“Smith”) and Henry were in a romantic relationship that began around 2017. Smith and Henry had two children, L.H.M. and E.H.M, who resided with Smith and Henry at his parents’ townhome. In October 2020, Smith, who had a history of substance abuse and suicidal thoughts, was briefly hospitalized because she expressed suicidal thoughts and ideations. Days later, Henry corresponded via text message with Smith’s mother, Tina Morgan (“Morgan”). When Morgan asked how Smith was doing, Henry said, “Ugh. I’m reaching my limit.” Tr. Vol.