Orleans man charged with Reckless Homicide
Orange County, Orleans—An Orleans man was arrested for Reckless Homicide after he allegedly shot and killed his wife in their home.
The Indiana State Police are reported that shortly before 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, John Henry Rutherford was showing some young men a 12 gauge shotgun when he negligently discharged the gun killing his wife, 37-year-old Jody H. Rutherford. Police responded to 197 N. Franklin in Orleans after a 911 call was made concerning the incident.
The Orange County Coroner’s Office pronounced Jody dead at the scene.
John Henry Rutherford was taken into custody and incarcerated at the Orange County Jail without incident.
The children that reside at the home have all been placed with other family members.
Arrested and Charges:
John Henry Rutherford, 31, 197 N. Franklin Street, Orleans, IN 47452 1. Reckless Homicide, Class C FelonyDeceased:
Jody H. Rutherford, 37 197 N. Franklin Street, Orleans, IN 47452Assisting Agencies: The Orange County Sheriff’s Office, Orleans Police Department, Orleans Fire Department, Orange County Coroner’s Office, Orange County Child Protective Services
