Victim in fatal stabbing in Hope identified
Authorities have identified the victim in Tuesday morning’s stabbing death in Hope.
The Bartholomew County Coroners Office and the Bartholomew County Death Investigation Team are investigating the death of 50-year-old Charles A. Mee, of Hope. A forensic autopsy was performed Tuesday afternoon. Coroner Clayton Nolting stated the preliminary cause of death is one stab wound to the neck and blunt force trauma to the head and face.
Authorities arrested 77-year-old James T. Mee, of Hope, on preliminary charges of Murder and Domestic Battery. He has been placed on a 48-hour hold without bond.
Another family member, 78-year-old Barbara Mee, suffered non-life-threatening injuries. She was treated at Columbus Regional Hospital.
Toxicology results are pending. All autopsy information will be forwarded to the Bartholomew County Prosecutor.
The Bartholomew County Death Investigation Team is comprised of the coroners office, the prosecutors office, Indiana State Police, Columbus Police Department, and Bartholomew County Sheriffs Office.