Crown Point, IN – A Lake County man was sentenced Thursday to 105 years in the Indiana Department of Correction after being convicted in a 2023 homicide and related charges, according to prosecutors.
According to the Lake County Prosecutor’s Office, Thomas Starks was sentenced for multiple felonies, including murder, attempted murder, burglary, and a firearm enhancement connected to the killing of Kajah Wilson and the attempted murder of another individual in August 2023. Prosecutor Bernard A. Carter announced the sentencing Thursday afternoon following a detailed court hearing.
Prosecutors said Starks received 57 years for murder, along with an additional 12-year firearm enhancement. For the attempted murder charge, the court added 30 years to be served consecutively. Starks was also sentenced on a burglary conviction, receiving a six-year term, with three years executed in the DOC, two years in the Lake County Community Corrections Center, and one year of probation. All sentences were ordered consecutive, bringing the total to 105 years.
The case involved extensive investigative work by multiple agencies, according to the prosecutor’s office. Officials specifically thanked Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys Jacob Brandwie and Veronica Gonzales, as well as investigators from the Gary Police Department and the Lake County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Task Force. Detective Roger Escutia was highlighted for his lead role in the investigation.
Authorities said the sentence reflects the severity of the crimes and the impact on the victims’ families and the broader community.
Anyone with additional information about related incidents is encouraged to contact Lake County authorities.
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