Kyle Michael Menke v. State of Indiana

── Kyle Michael Menke v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 25A-CR-01917 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: January 21, 2026 Author: Judge Stephen Scheele County of Origin: Knox Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge Brown and Judge Felix concur In December 2023, during an argument over cigarettes, Menke physically attacked his mother—strangling her and throwing her to the ground. The attack left his mother with multiple broken ribs and significant bruising. The State charged Menke with Level 1 felony attempted murder, Level 3 felony aggravated battery, Level 5 felony domestic battery, Level 6 felony strangulation, and Class A misdemeanor interference with the reporting of a crime.