By HOLLY GASKILL &
SYDNEY KENT
A Huntington County man is wanted by the police for the suspected murder of his grandmother.
The warrant for Anthony J. Castleman, 37, was filed Monday afternoon by the Huntington County Sheriff’s Office. As of print, no arrest had been made.
In a Facebook post on Monday, Huntington County Sheriff Chris Newton announced that the body of 72-year-old Markle resident Bernice D. Eubank had been discovered Sunday afternoon. Law enforcement had been dispatched to the woman’s residence on Huntington County Road E 300 South after her family requested a wellness check. The family had reportedly not heard from her in days.
The post also revealed officers had learned that Castleman, who reportedly lived with Eubank, had fled Huntington County and was “trying to get out of the state.” Subsequently, the investigation has also involved other local agencies, the Indiana State Police and U.S. marshals, the post stated.
Wells County Sheriff Scott Holliday advised local law enforcement has helped with the investigation, but no action had been requested by the HCSO. Castleman has been previously convicted on charges related to substance abuse, physical violence and theft, including several cases in Wells County.
In a press release, the Huntington County Sheriff’s Office stated Eubank’s body had been discovered at her residence, with evidence indicating she had been deceased “for a period of time prior to discovery.” The cause of death was stated as “multiple sharp force injuries” and ruled a homicide.
The sheriff’s office filed a probable cause affidavit in the Huntington County Circuit Court Monday afternoon, after which a warrant for Castleman’s arrest was granted. Additional reporting from The News-Banner will follow in the coming days.
Law enforcement has advised the public not to approach Castleman if he’s seen, and instead call 911 or Huntington County detectives at 260-356-2520.
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