CASE NUMBER: 79D02-1909-F6-001008 FILED: 9/11/2019 STATE OF INDIANA, ) INTHETIPPECANOR = COURT )88; COUNTY OF TIPPECANOE ) STATE OF INDIANA “ MICHAEL P BARNETT CAUSENO: 78 SE theo EORMATION. (Class D Fel ‘he Prosecuting AUomey ox his Deputy for the Twenty-third Judicial Cieuit of the Stato of Indiana, being dul wom on his/igroath orhaving ame, notin tat een Between July 10,2013 through and including June 30, 2014, in Tippecanoe County, State of Indiana, Michael P Barnett and Kristine Barnett having the care of Natalia Barnett, a dependent, did knowingly or intentionally, place sald dependent in a situation that Endangered the cependent life dr health abendon the dependent, depzve the dependent of necessary support, and/or deprive the dependent of education as required by law; All of which is contrary to the form of the statute in such cases made and provided, to wit: 1.C. 95-46-1-4(a)()- (4), and against the peace and dignity of the State of Indiana. Further, the above information is being charged pursuant to Indiana Code 39-41-4-2(h)(2) as Kristine Barnett and Michael Bamett (Barnetts) concealed evidence without which there would be insufficient evidence for charging, fo wit On june 12,2012 the Bamers had the victim's age changed from elght (8) to rwenty-w0 (22) yours old in an Indiana Probate Court alter which Kristine Barnett instructed the vicim to tell others she was twenty-two (22) years old; on July 10, 2013 the Bametts moved the victim to Tippecanoe County, State of Indiana knowing the victim had no previous contacts or affiliations with said county; the Barnetts then moved to Canada within. thirty (G0) days of leaving the victim in Tippecanoe County: and/or the Barnetis did not maintai Additionally, the State alleges the charged offenses are a continuous offense beginning on July 10,2013 and ending ‘on or about February 28, 2016, within the statute of limitations, PATRICK K, HARRINGTON Prosecuting Attomey for the 23" Judicial Cireuit Be) Mathew MeConnel epuly Prosecuting MOREY ‘AtomeyNo-at75449 Case No. TCSO 14-3861; 191SPC008769 ‘Wimesses: Det, Bays, Patrolman Det Davenport, Sheriff Bob Goldsmith, Lt, Huber, Natalia Barnett, Any Officers involved in Defendant's arrest or book-in, Arresting Officer(s) from prior convictions, Representatives of Chase Bank, Dr, Demetrius, Representatives from St. Elizabeth Franciscan Health Hospital, Represenatives of Helen De Yos Children's Hospital, Heather Long: Anon Corey Mans, Cynila ans, Represenativs of Nucro Disqnostc Institute, Probation/Parole Ofticer(s), APS Ageat/ or Representative, Representative of Peyton Manning Children's Hospital, DCS Agents) Representatives, Dr. ‘Riggs, Representatives from Riley's Children's “Hospital, Representatives of St. Vincent's Stress Center, Staff or Treating Physicians or Nurses, Dr. Thompson, Brandi ‘Watkins, Heather Wilson, Lindsay YennaCASE NUMBER: 79D02-1909-F6-001008 FILED: 9/11/2019 STATEOFINDIANA —) INTHRTIPPECANOR COURT 86: COUNTY OF TIPPECANOE) TEOF INDIANA vs. MICHAELP BARNETT CAUSENO: 79 p39 Michi ro i Indianepolis, IN 46268-2 Boa: 1/2/1975 CouncIt OLN: INFORMATION OF NEGLECT OF A DEPENDENT. (evel 6 Felony) “The Prosecuting Attorney or his Deputy for the Twenty-third Judicial Clrcult of the State of Indiana, being duly sworn on his/her oath or having affirmed, informs that: Between July 1, 2014 through and including February 28, 2016, in Tippecanoe County, State of Indiana, Michael P Barnett and Kristine Barnett having the care of Natalia Barnett, a dependent, did knowingly or intentionally, place said dependent in a situation tial endangered the dependent's life or health, abandon the dependent, depave the dependent ofnecessary suppor and/ér deprive the dependent of education a8 required y Las All of which is contyary to the form of the statute in such cases made and provided, to wit: LC. 35-46-1-4(a)(1)- (4), and against the peace and dignity of the State of Indiana, Further, the above information Is being charged pursuant to Indiana Code 35-41-4-2(h)(2) as Kristine Barnett and Michael’ Barnett (Bametts) concealed evidence. without which there would be insulficent evidence for charging, to wit: On June 12, 2012 the Bametts had the vietim's age changed from eght (6) to twenty-two (22) years old fn an Indiana Probate Court; after which Kristine Barnett instructed the victim to tell others she was twenty-two (22) yeats old; on July 10, 2013 the Barnetts moved the victim to Tippecanoe County, State of Indiana knowing the vieiin had no previous contacts or affiliations with said county; the Barnetts then moved to Canada within thiry (Go) days of leaving the victim in Tippecanoe County; and/or the Bametls did not maintain contact with the victim, Additionally, the Slate alleges the charged offenses rea continuous offense beginning on July 10,2013 and ending on or about February 28, 2016, within the statute of limitations, PATRICK K. HARRINGTON Prosecuting Attorney for the 23" Judicial Circuit BY: _/s/ Matthew McConnell Deputy Prosecuting Atorae Atomnty No.3 73443 . Case No. TCSO 14-8861; 191SP008769 Witnesses: See Count!CASE NUMBER: 79D02-1909-F6-001008 FILED: 9/11/2019 STATE OF INDIANA. ) INTHETIPPECANOR = COURT )8si COUNTY OF TIPPECANOE ) STATE OFINDIANA Ws. KRISTINE ELIZABETH BARNETT. AKA KRISTINE ELIZABETH PEARSON £9803 E. 16th Place Indianapolis, IN 46219-1906 DOB: 4/17/1974 OLN: MICHAEL P BARNETT 16839 Michigan Road Indianapolls, IN. 46268-2760 pop: 12/1976 OLN: CAUSENO: 79 CAUSENO: 73 ABPIDAVIT OF PROBABLE CAUSE. Comes now Affiant, and being duly sworn upon oath, deposes and states that Affiant is a law enforcement officer in Tippecanoe County, State of Indiana, and in said capacity is familiar with the reports of Shevif Goldsmith and Lt. Huber of the Tippecanoe County Sherl's Department, statin affirmatively that on September 15, 2014 Sheriff Goldsmith (then Det. Goldsmith) spoke with Natali Barnett. Natalia said she was originally from the Ukraine but came to the United States in 2008 through an adoption. Natalia said she was adopted in 2010 by Michael Barnett and Kristine Barnett. Natalla advised she had a form of dwarfism called spondyloepiphyseal, Natalia advised after bein adopted by Michael Barnett and Kristine Bamett she lived in famiton County, State of Indiana wit the Bamnetts for approximately two years, Natalia said Michael Barnett and Kristine Barnett eft Natalia an apartment onN, 11" Street in Lafayette, Indiana. Natalia said she was left alone in the apartment in Lafayette while the rest of the Barnett family moved to Canada. Natalia said she had not seen the Batnétts since they moved to Canada. This Affiantis familiar with Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital records which show on June 3, 2010 Natalia was examined by Dr. Riggs. Dr. Riggs estimated Natalia’s age to be approximately eight (8) rears old. Said medical records also show in June of 2012 Natalia had a skeletal survey completed at eyton Manning Children’s Hospital which estimated Natalia’s age to be approximately eleven (11) years old. Affiant believes said records to be credible and reliable as they are kept in the ordinary ‘course of business. On September 5, 2019 this Affiant spoke with Michael Bamett, Michael Barnett admitted Michael Bamett and Kristine Barnett adopted Natalia in November of 2010. Michael Barnett admitted the Barnetts had Natalia’s age legally changed from eight (8) years old to twenty-two (22) years old in June of 2012, Michael Barnett admitted Kristine Barnett told Natalia to tell others Natalia looks young but was actually twenty-two (22). Michael Barnett admitted Michael Barnett and Kristine Barnett ented an apartment for Natalia in Lafayette, Indiana in uly of 2013, Michael admitted other than, paying for rent, Michael and Kristine Barnett did not financially support Natalia after leaving Natalia atthe apartmentin Lafayette, Michzel Barnett admitted after getting Natalia an apartment, Michael Barnett and Kristine Barnett moved to Canada, Michael Barnett admitted Michael Barnett and Kristine Bamett were aware doctors at Peyton Manning Children's Hospital determined Natalia was aminor child in 2012. Michael Bamett admitted he believed Natalia was a minor child in July of 2013 When Michael Barnett and Kristine Barnett left Natalia at an apartment in Lafayette. ‘This Aflantis aware in February 2016 Natalia moved out of the Tippecanoe County area, The State alleges Michael Barnett and Kristine Barnett committed the charged offenses as a continuous act from July 10, 2013 to February 28, 2016, Affiant believes Sheriff Goldsmith and Lt. Huber to be reliable and credible as he was acting in his capacity as @ law enforcement officer in Tippecanoe County, State of Indiana. Affiant believes Natalia Barnett to be reliable and credible as their statement were corroborated by police investigation. .CASE NUMBER: 79D02-1909-F6-004008 FILED: 9/11/2019 Affiant believes Michael Barnett to be reliable and credible insofar as Michael Barnett made admissions against his own penal interests. Further Affiant saith not. Alfiant does swear or affirm, under penalties of perjury as specified under Indiana Code 35-44- 2-1, that the foregoing representations are true to the best of Affiant’s knowledge and belief. Dated:__August11,__, 2019 Signed: _/s/Brandon Davenport, PE7690__ Affiant