2026 Crime & Justice Summit

Visit the Identify Indiana Booth at the Crime & Justice Summit on April 11, 2026 from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm EST at the Dean & Barbara White Center in Merrillville, Indiana.

This free event focuses on public safety, prevention, education, and family support. This impactful event brings together community leaders, law enforcement, and residents to address key issues.

This is a great opportunity to stay informed, connect with local resources, and be part of the conversation about safety in the community.

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Newton County IN 4-Decade Cold Case Closed

Victim identified four decades after being found.

The Newton County (Indiana) Coroner’s Office and Identify Indiana Initiative with the assistance of members of the DNA Doe Project and the Indiana State Police Lab in Indianapolis have positively identified the remains of a young man found nearly 40 years ago. The young man, who was known for years as “Adam Doe” has been positively identified as Keith Lavell Bibbs (17 years of age when he went missing) of Chicago, IL. Family has been contacted and advised of their son/brother’s fate.

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