WOLCOTTVILLE – Today, autopsies were conducted on the deceased adult female and three deceased children found in a residence in Wolcottville yesterday.
The Noble County Coroner has identified the deceased adult as Rebecca Hughes, 32. The three children have been identified as Evelyn Newell, 8, Allison Newell, 6, and Amelia Newell, 5.
The Coroner’s Report, including toxicology, is still pending.
The investigation continues.
On September 17, 2024, at approximately 11:20 a.m., officers with the Wolcottville Police Department were dispatched to conduct a welfare check at a residence in the 100 block of South Main Street in Wolcottville. While at this residence, officers found Hughes and three children deceased.
 After making this discovery, the Indiana State Police were contacted.
The Indiana State Police responded with detectives and crime scene investigators.
The Indiana State Police was assisted by the Noble County Sheriff’s Office, the Noble County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Noble County Coroner’s Office.
