On February 19, 2014 a Vanderburgh County Jury deliberated for six hours before finding Edward Jerome Ivy Guilty of Attempted Murder – A Felony and Intimidation – C Felony. After the jury returned a verdict, Ivy pleaded guilty to a Habitual Offender Enhancement.
Today in court, Judge Robert Pigman sentenced Ivy to 65 years to be served in the Indiana Department of Corrections.
Ivy was involved in an October, 2013 stabbing incident in Vanderburgh County. The victim survived stab wounds to the abdomen and neck.
For further information on the case listed above, or any pending case, please contact Kyle Phernetton, Director of Public Relations at 812.435.5688 or via e-mail at kphernetton@vanderburghgov.org.
Under Indiana law, all criminal defendants are considered to be innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.
SENTENCE CHART
Class Range
Murder 45-65 Years
Class A Felony 20-50 Years
Class B Felony 6-20 Years
Class C Felony 2-8 Years
Class D Felony ½ – 3 Years
Class A Misdemeanor 0-1 Year
Class B Misdemeanor 0-180 Days
Class C Misdemeanor 0-60 Days
