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Ex-wife charged in alleged Ohio County murder BY CHANDRA L. MATTINGLY Staff Reporter
Ohio County Circuit Court Judge James Humphrey denied bail after Dearborn-Ohio County Prosecutor No bond was set at an initial hear- Aaron Negangard read details from ing Tuesday, June 3, for Danielle the probable cause affidavit and reGreen, 42, of 9893 Hartford Pike, quested that bail not be set. “She admitted shooting the vicOhio County, charged with the murder of her ex-husband Raymond tim five times, going to the opposite end of the trailer and putting five Green. Green was arrested June 3 in more rounds in her gun … and connection with the death Raymond shooting the victim again,” said Green, 62, of 9893 Hartford Pike, Negangard. That was after Danielle Green Ohio County, according to Indiana initially told police she did not State Police.
know where he could be when the Ohio County Sheriff's Department conducted a welfare check on him Wednesday, May 28, at the residence, said Indiana State Police. That was at the request of his mother Betty Green, Florida, said ISP Detective Peter Tressler in the affidavit. Green also originally attributed her ex-husband's death to her dog, said Negangard. According to the affidavit, she later told police she saw a loaded handgun on the night-
stand next to Raymond Green sleeping in bed about 6 a.m. Monday, May 26. He woke, grabbed her and said he was going to kill her, she told police. Shetold police she pushed him away, grabbed the gun and shot, according to the affidavit. After shooting five times, he got up, and as she reloaded, sat on the bed and said, “You need to die, not me,” lunging toward her, she told police. She then shot him five more times and he fell to the floor.
An investigation showed there were Internet searches on .38 caliber shots to the head, including to “Let's Talk Terminal Ballistic Headshots” and “Headshot and 38 at Close Range” sites in March, he said. A .38 caliber was used in the alleged murder. Danielle Green told police she shot her ex-husband “out of fear for her life” but the evidence is contrary to the facts, said Negangard.
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200TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
UHLMANSIEK PHOTOS
Rising Sun celebrated its 200th birthday on Friday, May 30 with a balloon launch on the Rising Sun riverfront. A huge cake was a treat at the Ohio County Historical Museum. Below: The American Legion Post #59 Color Guard gave the traditional salute while the riverfront had new historical benches unveiled. More photos of the scenic walk on page 12.
THANK YOU! I want to extend a big thank you to the Bicentennial Committee, The City of Rising Sun, The Ohio County Historical Society and Museum, Ohio County Tourism and Historic Downtown Program for organizing and orchestrating the 200th birthday party for Rising Sun. In addition I want to thank Ohio County Council and Commissioners for opening the courthouse and providing tours of the oldest functioning courthouse in the state. Thank you Rising Sun Street Department for help in setting up the venue that helped things run smoothly. A very special thanks goes to the Legion Color Guard for their 21 gun salute at the Veteran’s Bell Tower and to our very Mark Morton for blessing us with the special rendition of Amazing Grace on the bagpipes. Thanks Davon Huss for leading prayer. Others involved that made the celebrations special is Rob McAllister and Rural Route 2 for providing music at the birthday party at the Historical Museum and to the Rising Sun Rotary for hosting the pork chop dinner. Thanks to Robbie King, Mary Turner, Jodie Cole, Marsha Louden, Kay Rager and Andrea Grimsley for building that gorgeous birthday cake. It was a hit! I apologize in advance if I’ve missed anyone as there were so many people involved. It warms a person’s heart to see people come together for the good of the community and to celebrate a very special day. Thanks for the memories. April Hautman
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