Murder charges filed against man implicated in Linton homicide investigation

Linton man jailed for murder, arson and animal cruelty

Brandon A. Criss, 39, of Linton, is incarcerated in the Greene County Jail with no bond on preliminary charges of Level 1 felony murder, Level 4 felony arson, Level 6 felony obstruction of justice and Level 6 felony animal cruelty…

Man arrested in Linton house fire homicide said he committed murder as 'hate crime'

A man charged with murder in a Linton house fire homicide claims the act was committed as a 'hate crime' against his father-in-law.

Murder charges filed against man implicated in Linton homicide investigation

LINTON, IND. (WTWO/WAWV) – Murder charges have been filed in connection with the death of a Linton man on Sunday. Brandon Criss is facing charges of murder, arson, and animal cruelty after the body of 64-year-old James “David” Higar was found at his home. According to court documents, on Sunday, June 8, at 1:24 am, the Linton Police Department and the Linton Fire Department were dispatched to a fire at a trailer at 630 D Street SE in Linton. Onc…

Linton man charged with murder after Sunday fire

A Linton man was formally charged Tuesday with murder after a fire revealed a man’s death in that Greene County community early Sunday.