(La Porte County, IN) - More details such as a mental health diagnosis have been revealed in a recent double stabbing in La Porte County

 

42-year-old Kyle Earley is charged with murder for the death of his uncle, Denis Earley, and attempted murder for stabbing his father, John Earley. The stabbings happened Thursday at 316 Groveland Trail in Michiana Shores.

 

According to court documents, both victims were stabbed multiple times. While the incident was taking place, the suspect’s uncle contacted his wife on a cell phone to let her know what was happening. She was out of state at the time.

 

At one point, police said the man lost control of his cell phone, likely during a struggle, but his wife stayed on the open line and could hear what was going on for close to an hour. He later succumbed to his wounds.

 

Long Beach Town Marshal Mark Swistek was the first to arrive at the home. According to court documents, Swistek spotted the suspect covered in blood and carrying a backpack leaving the residence.

 

The suspect’s father was transferred to a South Bend hospital.

 

Police said the suspect had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia before the stabbings and had previously threatened his father and uncle with harm.

 

Earley was being held in the La Porte County Jail on a $1 million bond.