(MICHIGAN CITY, IN) - A La Porte County man will likely spend the rest of his life in prison for killing two members of his family.

 

Kyle Earley received a 110 year sentence yesterday in La Porte Superior Court 1 in Michigan City. 

 

A jury found him guilty on two counts of murder.

 

Last September, Earley fatally stabbed his father and uncle in the family’s home at Michiana Shores.

 

Evidence shows one of the victims during the attacks was on the phone with his wife.  At some point, he dropped the phone and his wife overheard the bloody acts because the line still open.

 

Earley was still on the property with blood and the murder weapon on him when police began showing up.   He also had a cut on his hand and scratches on his face. 

 

Police said Earley was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder and Schizophrenia prior to the killings and previously threatened his father and uncle in the past.

 

La Porte County Prosecutor Sean Fagan gave credit to everyone who was involved with the case for his conviction and lengthy sentence.

 

“I have a great staff and because we work well with law enforcement we were able to present a compelling case to a jury.   Obviously, we’re happy about the result,” he said.

 

Earley could have received as much as a 130 year sentence.