In the small town of Wadesville, Indiana, the life of Troy Gene Higginson, a 48-year-old male, was cut short on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Born in Evansville on March 17, 1970, he was a man who enjoyed building race cars, riding his motorcycle, and boxing. Higginson, a self-employed plumber and a former National Guardsman, was a father and grandfather.
The circumstances of his death were violent, as he was lost to gun violence. In the wake of the incident, his wife, Peggy Sue Higginson, was arrested in connection with his murder. Court documents reveal a history of domestic turmoil. On a prior occasion, Troy Higginson had called 911 to report that his wife had 'lost it' and destroyed property in their residence, also stating that she had a history of violence.
During legal proceedings, further details of the day of the shooting emerged. Peggy Sue Higginson disclosed that she and her husband had been involved in a physical altercation earlier that day. She alleged that he had forcibly taken a key from her by repeatedly slamming her hand on a nightstand. The case, 'Peggy Sue Higginson v. State of Indiana,' proceeded through the Court of Appeals of Indiana, indicating a conviction and subsequent appeal.
