Michigan City woman convicted of killing husband with car in October 2025
La Porte County Jail: Miranda Suarez MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. -- A Michigan City woman was found guilty of killing her husband with a car following a jury trial a week ago.
The woman, Miranda Suarez, initially pled guilty to killing her husband, Kyle Suarez, but withdrew that plea in April, resulting in the recent jury trial.
Miranda was convicted of Failure to Remain at Scene of an Accident Resulting in Death and Reckless Homicide.
Her charge of Murder was dismissed for an unspecified reason.
Miranda will be sentenced on Dec. 3.
Michigan City police responded to the Tall Timbers Apartments on Oct. 3, 2025, for a reported crash involving a car and pedestrian.
First responders found Kyle severely injured and medics began life-saving measures. Kyle was later pronounced dead.
Police spoke with Miranda on the phone and learned she and Kyle had been fighting when she pulled away from the apartment complex.
Miranda told investigators she didn't mean to hit anyone.
