The Indiana man accused of stabbing and killing a 6-year-old Versailles boy during a home invasion pleaded not guilty.
Police say Ronald Exantus stabbed Logan Tipton to death during a home invasion last year.
Officers said Logan was in his room asleep when Exantus allegedly entered the home and stabbed him. Police said after the stabbing, Logan’s father got into a fight with Exantus in the home’s hallway. Logan’s sisters were also assaulted. Officers arrested Exantus at the scene.
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It was the first time that Logan Tipton’s family had seen Exantus since that tragic night in December. Family members filled the first two rows of the courtroom.
Afterwards, Logan Tipton’s mother issued a statement to the media.
“I just wanted to say thank you to the whole community and everyone for their thoughts and prayers and support and just continue to keep my family especially my children in your prayers,” Heather Pujol-Tipton told reporters.
Exantus’ attorney, Bridget Hofler told LEX 18 that her client is mentally unstable.
“His mental state is in and out. Some days are better than others. He is obviously not himself, nor has he been since I’ve come to know him.” Hofler told LEX 18.
The hearing was held in Woodford County’s District Court building. Exantus waived formal arraignment.
A Woodford County grand jury indicted Exantus for murder, burglary and assault. He could face the death penalty.
