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The man accused of committing the first murder in Avon since the town was incorporated more than 13 years ago goes on trial
Thursday. John Cooper is charged with gunning down Michael Gelinas in the driveway of his mother's home last summer. Cooper's
wife was the elderly woman's caregiver. She told police her husband and Gelinas got into an argument a week before the
shooting. Cooper could face 45 to 65 years in prison if he's convicted.
 

A Boone County man who admitted he killed his ex-wife in front of the couple’s son will spend up to 43 years behind
bars. Michael Stayer accepted a plea deal, admitting to voluntary manslaughter for the June 2009 killing of his ex-wife Beth
Stayer. The Stayer's 5-year-old son witnessed part of the murder. Judge Steve David on Wednesday called Stayer “a
man without remorse” and “a coward.” The relatively light sentence could prompt stronger penalties for those
who commit crimes in front of their children. The Indiana Senate is now looking at legislation that would impose tougher sentences
for those offenders.
 

Rumors are flying over who will replace Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh, who this week announced he will not run for re-election.
Various media outlets say a grass-roots effort is growing for Indiana Democrats to consider rocker John Mellencamp as a candidate.
The liberal celebrity once made a major push for now-disgraced politician John Edwards for president, and many believe he’s
a natural choice to replace Bayh. Mellencamp has been outspoken about politics in the past, but he has never held public office.
Fox59 will have more at 4 p.m.