***MEDIA ADVISORY***

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 5, 2018

CINDY GOODWIN IN CUSTODY FOR MURDER OF JOHNNY MULLINS

Media Contact: Vicki Elaine Becker (574) 296-1888

On April 2, 2018, Elkhart Police responded to 1810 Visscher Drive, Elkhart, IN, in regards to a report of a possible shooting. Upon their arrival, Officers of the Elkhart Police Department discovered a deceased body in the woods behind the apartment building and immediately notified the Elkhart County Homicide Unit. The deceased was later identified as Johnny Mullins, 50, of Elkhart. A forensic autopsy was performed which determined Mullins manner of death to be a Homicide as a result of a gunshot wound.

As the investigation progressed, the Homicide Unit quickly documented numerous witnesses in the community who were very helpful in identifying a potential suspect. On April 4, 2018, Investigators arrested one Cindy Kay Goodwin, 50, of Visscher Drive, Elkhart, for the murder of Johnny Mullins. A judicial review of the facts and circumstances of the arrest will occur on Friday, April 6, 2018, at which time future court dates will be set and a bond considered. It is expected that formal charges will be filed on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, in the Elkhart Circuit Court.

As this is an on-going investigation, and additional arrests could potentially be made, no further details will be released at this time. If you have information regarding this event, or are aware of individuals who may have additional information, please contact the Elkhart County Homicide Unit at 574-295-2821 or 574-296-1888.

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“Under Indiana law, all persons arrested for a criminal offense are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”