An arrest has been made in the death investigation of Manuel E. Heaton, 27, of Evansville.
Indiana Conservation Officers and the Warrick County Sheriff’s Office report that Johnathon Buza, 40, of Evansville, has been charged with murder, felony murder, robbery resulting in serious bodily injury and unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon.
Buza is being held at the Warrick County Jail.
This is an active investigation, and the public is urged to report any information they may have to Indiana DNR Law Enforcement Central Dispatch at 812-837-9536 or the Warrick County Sheriff’s Office at 812-897-6180.
Release as of April 25, 2023, at 3:16 p.m.
Indiana Conservation Officers have released the identity of the body found in Bluegrass Fish and Wildlife Area in northwest Warrick County on Saturday morning as Manuel Eduardo Heaton, 27, of Evansville.
This death is being investigated as a homicide. A joint investigation is being conducted by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division and detectives from the Warrick County Sheriff’s Office. Indiana State Police, Warrick County Prosecutor’s Office, Boonville Fire Department, and the Warrick County Coroner’s Office are assisting in this investigation.
Heaton’s remains were found by a passerby at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Saturday in the area of St. Johns Road and Kansas Road, near the Scaup Pit.
Detectives are requesting anyone with information to contact the Indiana DNR Law Enforcement Central Dispatch at 812-837-9536 or the Warrick County Sheriff’s Office at 812-897-6180.
Release as of April 22, 2023, at 6:39 p.m.
Indiana Conservation Officers are conducting a death investigation after a body was discovered this morning at the Bluegrass Fish and Wildlife Area in northwest Warrick County.
At approximately 7:30 a.m., a passerby located the body and immediately contacted authorities. The Warrick County Coroner’s Office has taken possession of the body and an autopsy will be scheduled. The victim’s identity is being withheld pending family notification.
Anyone with information related to this investigation is encouraged to contact the Indiana DNR Law Enforcement Central Dispatch at 812-837-9536 or Warrick County Dispatch at 812-897-1200.
Assisting on scene were units from the Warrick County Sheriff’s Office, Warrick County Prosecutor’s Office, Indiana State Police, Warrick County EMS, and Chandler Volunteer Fire Department.