April 29, 2026 Homicide 5

 

The Allen County Coroner has identified 42-year-old Erica Ann Eggeman as the 5th homicide victim of 2026.

Coroner’s Release:

WANE-15’s news story:

https://www.wane.com/top-stories/coroner-identifies-woman-stabbed-to-death-in-southeast-fort-wayne-apartment/

WPTA ABC21Alive’s news story:

https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/04/29/coroner-identifies-woman-killed-homicide-fort-wayne-apartment/

 

FWPD Press Release is here:

https://www.cityoffortwayne.in.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/547

 

Please, also remember 2026’s other victims:

Khiry Van Wilkens

Damion Lamarr Jacobs

William Antwuaine Holley, Jr

Latisha Ann Marie Greene

 

 

NOTES: 

All information is provided by public news releases from the Allen County Coroner’s office and/or at least 2 confirmed media reports. Some charts may total more than 100%, due to rounding.

For the sake of consistency and accuracy of the Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims blog and database, homicide is defined by Indiana statute. In Indiana, homicide is defined as the killing of one person by another. The term is neutral and doesn't assign blame. Indiana's homicide statutes are in Title 35, Chapter 1 of the Indiana Code.

Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims does not track suicides, however, in the case of a homicide/suicide, the coroner’s release may contain the suicide victim’s name, as is the coroner’s protocol and legal, and statutory requirements as contained in Indiana Code, Section 36-2-14-18. In keeping with transparency, Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims does not edit or redact information in the coroner’s releases.

Homicides occurring outside of FW City limits are listed as “county” which can include New Haven, Harlan, Grabill, and others.

Media: Information and graphics may be used, provided proper credit is given to the Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims blog

Special Thanks: Allen County Coroner Dr. E. Jon Brandenberger, MD and staff; Jamie Duffy, The Probable Cause podcast; Corryn Brock, WPTA-ABC21.

This blog, statistical assembly, and analysis are intended to be a public resource and to remember the victims and comfort their families so that their loved ones are never forgotten.

April 14, 2026 UPDATED Homicide 3

 

The Allen County Coroner has identified 20-year-old William Antwuaine Holley, Jr as the 3^rd homicide victim of 2026.

William was the victim of a shooting at Tillman Park on June 23, 2025, and died March 19^th of this year. The official Coroner's report was released, today, April 14. That incident also claimed the Eriyn White, 20, pronounced dead at the scene of the June 23, 2025 shooting.  

Coroner’s Release:

 

WANE-15’s news story:

https://www.wane.com/news/second-person-dies-following-2025-fort-wayne-shooting-in-tillman-park/

WPTA ABC21Alive’s news story:

Not available at this time.

 

FWPD Press Release is here:

Not available at this time

 

Please, also remember 2026’s other victims:

Khiry Van Wilkens

Damion Lamarr Jacobs

NOTES: 

All information is provided by public news releases from the Allen County Coroner’s office and/or at least 2 confirmed media reports. Some charts may total more than 100%, due to rounding.

For the sake of consistency and accuracy of the Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims blog and database, homicide is defined by Indiana statute. In Indiana, homicide is defined as the killing of one person by another. The term is neutral and doesn't assign blame. Indiana's homicide statutes are in Title 35, Chapter 1 of the Indiana Code.

Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims does not track suicides, however, in the case of a homicide/suicide, the coroner’s release may contain the suicide victim’s name, as is the coroner’s protocol and legal, and statutory requirements as contained in Indiana Code, Section 36-2-14-18. In keeping with transparency, Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims does not edit or redact information in the coroner’s releases.

Homicides occurring outside of FW City limits are listed as “county” which can include New Haven, Harlan, Grabill, and others.

Media: Information and graphics may be used, provided proper credit is given to the Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims blog

Special Thanks: Allen County Coroner Dr. E. Jon Brandenberger, MD and staff; Jamie Duffy, The Probable Cause podcast; Corryn Brock, WPTA-ABC21.

April 14, 2026 Homicide 4

 

The Allen County Coroner has identified 20-year-old Latisha Ann Marie Greene as the 4th homicide victim of 2026.

Allen County Coroner’s Release:

WANE-15’s news story:

https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/coroner-identifies-fort-wayne-woman-killed-in-saturday-shooting/

WPTA ABC21Alive’s news story:

https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/04/14/20-year-old-woman-idd-person-killed-weekend-shooting/

 

FWPD Press Release is here:

https://www.cityoffortwayne.in.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/523

Please, also remember 2026’s other victims:

Khiry Van Wilkens

Damion Lamarr Jacobs

William Antwuaine Holley, Jr

 

 

NOTES: 

All information is provided by public news releases from the Allen County Coroner’s office and/or at least 2 confirmed media reports. Some charts may total more than 100%, due to rounding.

For the sake of consistency and accuracy of the Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims blog and database, homicide is defined by Indiana statute. In Indiana, homicide is defined as the killing of one person by another. The term is neutral and doesn't assign blame. Indiana's homicide statutes are in Title 35, Chapter 1 of the Indiana Code.

Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims does not track suicides, however, in the case of a homicide/suicide, the coroner’s release may contain the suicide victim’s name, as is the coroner’s protocol and legal, and statutory requirements as contained in Indiana Code, Section 36-2-14-18. In keeping with transparency, Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims does not edit or redact information in the coroner’s releases.

Homicides occurring outside of FW City limits are listed as “county” which can include New Haven, Harlan, Grabill, and others.

Media: Information and graphics may be used, provided proper credit is given to the Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims blog

Special Thanks: Allen County Coroner Dr. E. Jon Brandenberger, MD and staff; Jamie Duffy, The Probable Cause podcast; Corryn Brock, WPTA-ABC21.

This blog, statistical assembly, and analysis are intended to be a public resource and to remember the victims and comfort their families so that their loved ones are never forgotten.

Update March 28, 2026

2

A number of people have inquired, asking if we've only had 2 homicides since the beginning of the year.

The answer is "yes".  2026 victims are Khiry Van Wilkens and Damion Lamarr Jacobs. 

For whatever reason, Fort Wayne/Allen County has made it through February, and most of March without a verified homicide. 

Here's a look back for that last 10 years to give us some perspective.

NOTES: 

All information is provided by public news releases from the Allen County Coroner’s office and/or at least 2 confirmed media reports. Some charts may total more than 100%, due to rounding.

For the sake of consistency and accuracy of the Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims blog and database, homicide is defined by Indiana statute. In Indiana, homicide is defined as the killing of one person by another. The term is neutral and doesn't assign blame. Indiana's homicide statutes are in Title 35, Chapter 1 of the Indiana Code.

Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims does not track suicides, however, in the case of a homicide/suicide, the coroner’s release may contain the suicide victim’s name, as is the coroner’s protocol and legal, and statutory requirements as contained in Indiana Code, Section 36-2-14-18. In keeping with transparency, Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims does not edit or redact information in the coroner’s releases.

Homicides occurring outside of FW City limits are listed as “county” which can include New Haven, Harlan, Grabill, and others.

Media: Information and graphics may be used, provided proper credit is given to the Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims blog

Special Thanks: Allen County Coroner Dr. E. Jon Brandenberger, MD and staff; Jamie Duffy, The Probable Cause podcast; Corryn Brock, WPTA-ABC21.

This blog, statistical assembly, and analysis are intended to be a public resource and to remember the victims and comfort their families so that their loved ones are never forgotten.

Rest Well, My Friend

 

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January 30, 2026 Homicide 2

 

The Allen County Coroner has identified 19-year-old Damion Lamarr Jacobs as the 2nd homicide victim of 2026.

Allen County Coroner’s Release:

WANE-15’s news story:

https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/allen-county-coroner-rules-death-investigation-of-teenager-a-homicide/

WPTA ABC21Alive’s news story:

https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/01/30/allen-county-coroner-rules-19-year-olds-death-fort-wayne-apartments-homicide/

 

FWPD Press Release is here:

https://www.cityoffortwayne.in.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/443

 

Please, also remember 2026’s other victim:

Khiry Van Wilkens

NOTES: 

All information is provided by public news releases from the Allen County Coroner’s office and/or at least 2 confirmed media reports. Some charts may total more than 100%, due to rounding.

For the sake of consistency and accuracy of the Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims blog and database, homicide is defined by Indiana statute. In Indiana, homicide is defined as the killing of one person by another. The term is neutral and doesn't assign blame. Indiana's homicide statutes are in Title 35, Chapter 1 of the Indiana Code.

Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims does not track suicides, however, in the case of a homicide/suicide, the coroner’s release may contain the suicide victim’s name, as is the coroner’s protocol and legal, and statutory requirements as contained in Indiana Code, Section 36-2-14-18. In keeping with transparency, Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims does not edit or redact information in the coroner’s releases.

Homicides occurring outside of FW City limits are listed as “county” which can include New Haven, Harlan, Grabill, and others.

Media: Information and graphics may be used, provided proper credit is given to the Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims blog

Special Thanks: Allen County Coroner Dr. E. Jon Brandenberger, MD and staff; Jamie Duffy, The Probable Cause podcast; Corryn Brock, WPTA-ABC21.

This blog, statistical assembly, and analysis are intended to be a public resource and to remember the victims and comfort their families so that their loved ones are never forgotten.

January 27, 2026 Homicide 1

 

The Allen County Coroner has identified 31-year-old Khiry Van Wilkens as the 1st homicide victim of 2026.

Allen County Coroner’s Release:

WANE-15’s news story:

https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/man-found-dead-north-of-downtown-fort-wayne-is-first-homicide-victim-of-the-year-coroner/

WPTA ABC21Alive’s news story:

Not available at this time. Will link when/if available.

 

FWPD Press Release is here:

https://www.cityoffortwayne.in.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/440

 

Please, also remember 2025’s victims:

Anthony Paul Wamue

Patricia Hepworth

Kenneth Lemar Richards

Dawn Vera Kovach

Sajdah Abdur-Rabb

Sincere Sole Thomas

Katiza Binti Mohamed-Sayad

Taurean Malik Hayden

Chase Watson

Angela Marie Cobb

Keitron Demos Adams

Kamari Daquan Taylor

Jeremiah Donald Lothamer

Leanne Lynn Gonzalez

Laron Duane Rosse

Alice F. Hall

Damontre Tayshon Burnett

Eriyn Brionne White

Anisha Denise Jackson

Tornor Dejuan Doby

Si’Montre Anthony R’Chey Molargik

Kardenai Anthony Hollis

Christopher James Stutler

Muhammad A Williams

Roger Marvin Swedzinski

Toni Lynn Ott

Rickita Lanae Washington

William Joseph Peters

Jorge Luis Granados Guzma

Jacob Lee Leckenby

Nyree K. Jones

Jermichael Lamarkeyes James

Scott Reed Armstrong

Andraias Marquel Marshall Curry

 

NOTES: 

All information is provided by public news releases from the Allen County Coroner’s office and/or at least 2 confirmed media reports. Some charts may total more than 100%, due to rounding.

For the sake of consistency and accuracy of the Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims blog and database, homicide is defined by Indiana statute. In Indiana, homicide is defined as the killing of one person by another. The term is neutral and doesn't assign blame. Indiana's homicide statutes are in Title 35, Chapter 1 of the Indiana Code.

Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims does not track suicides, however, in the case of a homicide/suicide, the coroner’s release may contain the suicide victim’s name, as is the coroner’s protocol and legal, and statutory requirements as contained in Indiana Code, Section 36-2-14-18. In keeping with transparency,

Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims does not edit or redact information in the coroner’s releases.

Homicides occurring outside of FW City limits are listed as “county” which can include New Haven, Harlan, Grabill, and others.

Media: Information and graphics may be used, provided proper credit is given to the Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims blog

Special Thanks: Allen County Coroner Dr. E. Jon Brandenberger, MD and staff; Jamie Duffy, The Probable Cause podcast; Corryn Brock, WPTA-ABC21.