The investigation into the death of Jack R. Simpson, a 58-year-old White male, began on September 22, 2023, when officers from the Muncie Police Department were dispatched to the Elgin Manor Apartments following a report of an individual in cardiac arrest. Upon entering the residence, authorities discovered Simpson deceased on the floor, surrounded by evidence that quickly shifted the inquiry from a medical emergency to a homicide.
Investigators observed blood and spent shell casings at the scene, and it became apparent that Simpson had been dead for some time before his body was found. An autopsy later confirmed that he had sustained multiple gunshot wounds, including one to the back, which ultimately claimed his life.
Detectives utilized surveillance footage to reconstruct the timeline of events, determining that the fatal encounter likely occurred days earlier on September 16, 2023. Video evidence from the apartment complex showed a Nissan Altima arriving at the scene that evening. Three individuals were seen exiting the vehicle and entering Simpson's building, only to leave a short time later. Further investigation revealed that Simpson had been in the process of moving to Missouri with his brother and had returned to the apartment to collect his remaining belongings. A forensic examination of Simpson's cellphone uncovered communications between him and a woman named Adriana Dillow, indicating he had planned to meet with her before his departure.
Police eventually identified the suspects as residents of the Detroit area. Authorities linked the Nissan Altima seen in the surveillance footage to Adonis Logan, a 20-year-old man from Michigan. Following an interview with detectives in Dearborn, Logan admitted to shooting Simpson multiple times, confessing to continuing to fire even after the victim was on the ground and unresponsive. He stated that he had obtained the weapon from a relative's home. Another suspect, 20-year-old Adriana Dillow, was also arrested in connection with the crime. She was charged with conspiracy to commit murder and aiding, inducing, or causing the offense.
The legal proceedings for the accused have seen significant developments. In October 2025, Adonis Logan appeared in Delaware Circuit Court where he pleaded guilty to the charge of murder. A judge subsequently sentenced him to 60 years in prison for his role in the killing. During the sentencing, prosecutors emphasized the brutality of the crime and the weight of the evidence collected, including the video footage and Logan's own confession. Adriana Dillow’s case remains active, with a jury trial scheduled for March 2, 2026. While justice has been served regarding the shooter, the legal process continues for the alleged co-conspirator.
