Michelle Anne Rutledge, 31, was shot at the Budget 8 Inn on Indianapolis’ east side on the night of December 10, 2021. She was transported to a nearby hospital but died of her injuries. Michelle’s family says she left five living children and described her as energetic, courageous, and having a heart of gold.

The case stood unsolved for months, and the family expressed fear it might go cold while urging witnesses to come forward. They believe the shooting resulted from a dispute with a family member. Court filings show the fatal shooting followed an argument between Michelle and a relative.

In April 2022, Brenda Bledsoe Harris, identified as Michelle’s cousin, was arrested and charged with murder in the case. Did anyone in Indianapolis see or hear anything the night of December 10, 2021, that could help clarify what happened?