Matthew Ryan Nowlan v. State of Indiana

── Matthew Ryan Nowlan v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 25A-CR-00437 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: September 12, 2025 Author: Judge Mary DeBoer County of Origin: Hendricks Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge Altice and Judge Pyle concur When she was twelve years old, C.M. lived with her mother (Mother); her stepfather, Nowlan; her stepbrother, H.N.; and two younger half-siblings born to Mother and Nowlan. Mother’s job required her to travel out of state, and most weeks she was away on business from Monday through Thursday. When she traveled, Mother would leave C.M., H.N., and the two younger children in Nowlan’s care. One night when Mother was away, Nowlan entered C.M.’s room while she slept.