Sullivan County - An additional arrest has been made in the Lowell R. Badger homicide investigation.  The homicide occurred sometime between Friday, December 7th, and the morning of December 8th, 2012. 

A warrant was issued by Sullivan Superior Court, the Honorable Judge Hugh Hunt, on August 13, 2024, for a Richard D. Taft, age 39, for murder. The Indiana Department of Corrections served the warrant to Taft who is currently incarcerated at the Michigan City Correctional Facility.  

Arrested and Charges:  Richard D. Taft, 39

Murder

Burglary resulting in bodily injury (2 counts), Class A Felony

Assisting Agencies:  Sullivan County Prosecutor’s Office, Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department, Vigo County Prosecutor’s Office, IPAC and the Indiana Department of Corrections.