A Leiters Ford woman was taken into custody Friday, February 28 by detectives with the Starke County Sheriff’s Office stemming from a burglary and homicide investigation that began in December of 2024 in North Judson.
Timothy Minix was arrested and charged with the murder of his father, Landin Minix, on December 7, 2024.
Police say Brittnie Kanschat and Timothy Minix were found to be in a dating relationship at the time of this crime. Throughout the investigation, detectives obtained evidence that suggested Brittnie Kanschat assisted Timothy Minix in the burglary of Landin Minix’s home, according to the report. As a result, Brittnie Kanschat was detained and a report was provided to the Starke County Prosecutor’s Office.
A formal charge of assisting a criminal, a Level 5 Felony, was filed by the Starke County Prosecutor’s Office. Kanschat is currently being held at the Starke County Justice Center on a $10,000 cash bond.
Suspects are considered innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.