News Release

FULTON COUNTY — In July, emergency personnel were dispatched to the 3000 South block of CR 1075E, Akron, on a report of an infant not breathing. Despite lifesaving efforts, 3-month-old Wrensley Swihart was declared deceased at the scene and an investigation was launched.

As part of the investigation, an autopsy was performed by Dr. Scott Wagoner of the Northeast Indiana Forensic Center. His final report was completed and findings were released in early December. Dr. Wagoner ruled Wrensley’s cause of death as blunt force trauma to the head and manner of death as homicide.

Darren S. Corbett

The results of the investigation were presented by members of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office to the Fulton County Prosecutor’s Office and as a result, Darren S. Corbett, 32, North Liberty, was charged in connection with Wrensley Swihart’s death. An arrest warrant was issued.

With the assistance of Walkerton Police Department and Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, Corbett was arrested without incident on Dec. 17.

Mr. Corbett’s charges are as follows;

1. Murder 35-42-1-1(1) F1 Felony
2. Aggravated Battery Resulting in Death 35-42-2-1.5, F1 Felony
3. Neglect of a Dependent Resulting in Death 35-46-1-4 (a)(1) F1 Felony

Corbett is currently being held without bond in the Fulton County Detention Center. Assisting the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office in the investigation were the Fulton County Coroner’s Office and the Indiana Department of Child Services.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.