Michael Jay McCune v. State of Indiana

── Michael Jay McCune v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 23A-CR-00135 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: October 06, 2023 Author: Judge Paul Mathias County of Origin: Madison Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge Vaidik and Judge Pyle concur On January 11, 2020, LaVerne Pflugh Jr. (“Verne”) planned a surprise birthday gathering for his girlfriend Stephanie Kitner at a bar in Madison County, Indiana. McCune, who was Verne’s employee and friend, attended the gathering. Later that evening, McCune returned to Verne’s home with Verne, Kitner, and Kitner’s son. McCune regularly stayed at Verne’s home. McCune was sitting in the living room watching television when he heard Verne and Kitner arguing.