An East Chicago man has been charged after strangling his ex-girlfriend to death, records allege.

Miguel A. Terry, 31, of East Chicago, is charged with murder, aggravated battery, two counts of stalking, one count of domestic battery resulting in serious bodily injury, domestic battery in violation of a protection order, strangulation, resisting law enforcement and auto theft.

He is also charged with three misdemeanors: invasion of privacy, resisting law enforcement and operating a motor vehicle without ever receiving a license.

He is in custody, held without bail. A public defender was appointed Wednesday. His next hearing is Oct. 14.

Hammond Police Det. Sgt. Jeff Miller wrote he responded just before 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, to the 1300 block of Summer Street.

Family asked officers to

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