INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The Indiana State Police are reporting that, in early September, 2023 a Cadillac Escalade registered to a missing person was located in Indianapolis and was severely burnt.
The burnt Escalade was registered to Patrick Stern, age 58 of Noblesville, IN. Inside of the vehicle were the remains of an adult male, believed to be Mr. Stern (left).
Indiana State Police Detectives are still awaiting DNA anaylsis results, however they are confident the remains that were recovered are those of Mr. Stern. There is limited information available for release on this case however it is being investigated as a homicide.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact the at 317-899-8577. Information can also be given to Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317.262.8477 or (TIPS). Citizens can also download the mobile P3tips app for Apple or Android phones to submit a mobile tip, or go to www.CrimeTips.org to submit a web tip. This release may be updated as more information becomes available. Information given via Crime Stoppers should be considered anonymous.
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