Indiana high court orders Jeffrey Weisheit executed Nov. 5

By: Casey Smith

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: August 28, 2026

Words: 1,079

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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The Indiana Supreme Court on Friday ordered the state to execute Jeffrey Weisheit before sunrise Nov. 5, clearing the way for Indiana’s fourth execution since it resumed carrying out death sentences less than two years ago.

All five justices concurred in the Aug. 28 order. Weisheit is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection at Indiana State Prison in Michigan City.

Weisheit was sentenced to death for the 2010 murders of 8-year-old Alyssa Lynch and …

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