‘Butch’ Nine killer seeks clemency

The man who killed a Nappanee police officer in 1988 is again seeking clemency. Butch” Nine and 50 years for the attempted murder of officer Phil Hochstetler.Michael R. Steele, formerly of Elkhart, is serving a 110-year prison sentence — 60 years for the shooting death of officer Brant “ Steele,…

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‘Butch’ Nine killer seeks clemency

The man who killed a Nappanee police officer in 1988 is again seeking clemency. Butch” Nine and 50 years for the attempted murder of officer Phil Hochstetler.Michael R. Steele, formerly of Elkhart, is serving a 110-year prison sentence — 60 years for the shooting death of officer Brant “ Steele,…

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