A 36-year-old Indiana father, Joshua Penick, will spend the rest of his life in prison for murdering his ex-wife and 14-year-old son. Penick, who is accused of attempting to flee with a 15-year-old girl afterward, buried their bodies in a shallow grave near a coal mine.

According to court documents cited by WTWO, Penick was handed two 60-year sentences to be served consecutively on September 29. He previously pleaded guilty to two counts of murder in July 2025. He waived his right to appeal his conviction as part of the plea agreement.

In turn, prosecutors dropped additional charges filed against him. These included obstruction of justice, battery against a public safety official, and resisting law enforcement.

As reported by the outlet at the time, family members and friends became wor

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