Lake County, IN – A Gary man has been sentenced to 70 years in prison for the February 2024 murder of Deon Perry, according to a statement from the Gary Police Department.
Authorities said Jeremy Worley received a total of 70 years in the Indiana Department of Corrections — 64 years for murder and an additional 6 years for being a habitual offender.
According to police, the February 5, 2024, incident led to an extensive investigation by the Lake County Prosecutor’s Homicide Task Force, ultimately resulting in Worley’s conviction.
Officials did not provide additional details about the motive or circumstances of the killing but confirmed that sentencing was finalized this week.
The Gary Police Department released the announcement Tuesday, sharing the outcome as part of ongoing public safety updates related to major criminal convictions in Lake County.
Residents with information about other unsolved homicides in the area are encouraged to contact the Lake County Prosecutor’s Homicide Task Force.
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