The Indiana State Police Emergency Response team was called to the scene to assist and when authorities enter the home at 57738 Pendleton Dr., that's when they found the child deceased.

Snyder's Murder charge was dismissed according to court documents while the plea agreement he entered was for Neglect of a Dependent def. places dependent in situation that endangers the dep, a Level 6 Felony, Neglect of Dependent Resulting in Death, a Level 1 Felony, and Criminal Recklessness, a Level 1 Felony.

Snyder's sentencing hearing is scheduled for Jan. 8, 2026.

According to court documents, a woman called authorities saying she was out of state but wanted deputies to check on the two children she shared with Snyder who were currently in his custody. She said she received a disturbing video call from one of the children who was crying.

The woman told authorities she could hear her four-year-old crying while Snyder was in the background repeatedly saying he was going to "end it all." She did not hear or see her two-year-old child during the call.