Executive Summary
- Maxwell Anatra was indicted on 11 counts, including aggravated murder, for the deaths of his parents.
- The incident allegedly occurred on November 18, 2025, in Crestline, Ohio.
- Prosecutors are not seeking the death penalty; the maximum potential sentence is two life terms plus 61.5 years.
- An arraignment is scheduled for December 3, 2025, with a visiting judge presiding.
BUCYRUS, Ohio – A Crawford County grand jury has indicted Maxwell Lindsey Anatra on 11 criminal counts, including two charges of aggravated murder, in connection with the deaths of his parents, according to court filings released Tuesday.
The indictment alleges that Anatra killed Matthew Lindsey Anatra and Lisa Anatra on November 18, 2025, in Crestline, Ohio. According to a statement from Crawford County Prosecutor Matthew Crall, the charges include aggravated murder, murder, aggravated burglary, aggravated robbery, theft of a firearm, and tampering with evidence. Several counts include gun specifications.
Prosecutors confirmed they are not seeking the death penalty in this case following consultation with the victims’ family. If convicted on all counts, Anatra faces a potential maximum sentence of two life terms plus approximately 61.5 years in prison, according to sentencing guidelines outlined by the prosecutor’s office.
The investigation involved a multi-agency effort, including the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office, the Crestline Police Department, the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. Prosecutor Crall urged the community to allow the judicial system to serve its purpose while the investigation concludes.
Maxwell Anatra is scheduled for arraignment on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, in Crawford County Common Pleas Court. Visiting Judge Daniel T. Hogan of Franklin County has been assigned to preside over the proceedings.
Procedural Next Steps
The assignment of a visiting judge is a procedural step often taken in significant local cases to ensure judicial neutrality and effective case management. With the indictment secured, the legal process will now move to the arraignment and pre-trial phases. It is important to note that an indictment is a formal accusation and not evidence of guilt; all defendants, including Anatra, are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
