IN IN - Cold case murder suspect in 19 yr old case freed because prosecutors are short-staffed, murder of Chad Rouse, 2006

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April 25, 2025 article


Kevin Maddox was charged in a 19-year-old cold case murder, but prosecutors dropped the charges due to a 'staffing crisis.'

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Victim Chad Rouse, killed in 2006 during a suspected robbery.
 
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Following a brief recess, Howard County Prosecutor Mark McCann orally moved to dismiss all counts against Maddox.

Because the jury had already been sworn, double jeopardy is in effect, meaning Maddox can’t be tried again for the alleged crimes.

The charges were dismissed “with prejudice,” which means the state can’t refile the same charges against the defendant.
 

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