(Michigan City, IN) - The victims of a double homicide in Michigan City have been identified while a juvenile suspected in the killings remained in custody waiting for possible filing of formal charges.

 

Eddie Nixon, 67, and Sylvia White, 66 were found dead at a residence in the 100 block of Schofield Court, according to Michigan City Police.  Authorities did not reveal how the murders were carried out yet due to the ongoing investigation.

 

Police said a suspect in the case emerged after La Porte County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a motor vehicle crash involving the juvenile early Sunday, October 19 at Johnson Road and W. County Road 300 North.  Michigan City Police were notified and responded to the home to check on the welfare of the victims, who were found deceased, authorities said.

 

Police said the juvenile and victims knew each other but the nature of their relationship was not revealed.

 

The suspect was being held in the La Porte County Juvenile Services Center pending the filing of formal charges.

 

La Porte County Prosecutor Sean Fagan said no decision had been made yet on whether to try and pursue adult charges in the case because there are many things to consider such as the age of the suspect.

 

“Those are the kinds of things that we need to talk about within my office as to how to best look at this case for the best options and the best outcome,” he said.

 

The age of the juvenile was also not disclosed.

 

Police said additional information will be released at some point as the investigation continues.  Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact Michigan City Police.