Executive Summary
- Casey Brown sentenced to 111 years in the Indiana Department of Corrections.
- Jury convicted Brown of murder, attempted murder, and criminal confinement.
- Judge Robert Cline ordered no suspended time during the sentencing.
- The conviction stems from the 2023 murder of Kobe Stancombe and attacks on two others.
BEDFORD, Ind. – Casey Brown was sentenced to a total of 111 years in the Indiana Department of Corrections on Tuesday by Lawrence County Superior Court Judge Robert Cline. The sentence, which includes no suspended time, follows Brown’s conviction for the murder of Kobe Stancombe, attempted murder, and criminal confinement.
The sentencing hearing proceeds from a November 17, 2025, jury verdict in which Brown was found guilty of all charges. According to court records and statements from the prosecution, the charges stemmed from a violent rampage in which Brown murdered Stancombe, attempted to murder Stancombe’s fiancé, and criminally confined his lifelong friend, Bradley Harper.
Evidence presented during the trial revealed that Brown attempted to take his own life following the attacks but survived to face prosecution. During Tuesday’s hearing, Chief Deputy Prosecutor Joshua K. Scherschel emphasized the finality of the court’s decision, noting that Brown will face the consequences of his actions for the remainder of his life. Prosecutor Samuel Arp issued a statement crediting the conviction to the cooperative efforts of the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, Indiana State Police, and the Lawrence County Coroner’s Office.
Judicial Ramifications
The imposition of a 111-year sentence without the possibility of suspended time reflects the strict application of sentencing guidelines for violent felonies involving loss of life. By structuring the sentence to ensure lifelong incarceration, the court has underscored the severity of the crimes committed. This ruling brings a definitive conclusion to the legal proceedings surrounding the 2023 case, marking the end of a multi-agency investigation and trial process.
