In the late afternoon of August 7, 2018, a sense of normalcy was shattered in a quiet Plainfield, Indiana apartment complex. Judy Hearon, a 44-year-old Caucasian female, was found deceased in her home at the Double Creek Flats. The devastating discovery was made by her teenage daughters, Autumn and Alexandria Hearon, when they returned home from school.
Initially, police were called to the scene for a report of a possible overdose.
However, upon securing a search warrant and investigating the residence, a more grim reality came to light. Inside, they found both Judy and her 48-year-old husband, Craig Hearon, both having suffered fatal gunshot wounds. The investigation determined that the tragic event was a murder-suicide, marking the first homicide in Plainfield that year. While authorities did not publicly state who the shooter was, the couple's daughters have expressed that their mother was not at fault.
The community was left in shock and disbelief by the sudden loss. Family described Judy as a loving mother who had recently and bravely won a battle with cancer, fighting hard to be there for her daughters. Craig was remembered by many as a strong individual and a dedicated coach who served as a father figure to many children on his sports teams. The investigation concluded that the incident was a murder-suicide, and as a result, no arrests were made and no further legal action was pursued.
