MICHIGAN CITY, Mich. -- Authorities have identified the two victims killed in a double homicide over the weekend in Michigan City, with a male juvenile in custody.
The victims — 66-year-old Sylvia White and 67-year-old Eddie Nixon Jr. — were found dead early Sunday morning inside their home in the 100 block of Schofield Court. The LaPorte County Coroner confirmed both died from multiple stab wounds.
A neighbor, who asked to remain anonymous, described the victims as kind and well-known in the area.
“She was a nice lady — always stayed in her yard,” he said. “Her husband played the guitar at church. He was a cool dude.”
Michigan City Police say the juvenile suspect, who is being held at the LaPorte County Juvenile Services Center, was known to the victims. Neighbors tell ABC57 the suspe