Edward Ibarra, 21, has been accused of killing his mother’s fiance
VALPARAISO — Valparaiso’s first homicide in more than a year reportedly was a reaction to a dirty look.
Details were disclosed Tuesday as Porter County prosecutors officially charged Edward Ibarra, 21, with murder in the killing his mother’s fiancé.
The death of Juan Garcia initially was reported as the result of a conflict between roommates.
However, the probable cause affidavit by Detective John Ross, of the Valparaiso Police Department, described ongoing conflict between Ibarra and his 33-year-old future father-in-law. Garcia lived in Illinois but frequently stayed at 308 Morgan Blvd. with Wanda Ibarra.