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Plainfield police: Woman killed in murder-suicide by 'estranged ex-husband'

Court records show Jessica Stoebick had a protection order against her estranged ex-husband, Ryan Gibbs
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Posted at 8:53 AM, Dec 18, 2023
and last updated 2023-12-18 18:33:46-05

PLAINFIELD — The Hendricks County Coroner's Office and Plainfield police are investigating the deaths of two people in an apparent murder-suicide.

Around 3 a.m. on Monday, Plainfield officers were called to the 5800 block of Grevillea Lane on a burglary call. Upon arrival, officers located two dead people inside the home.

According to police, there was a forced entry into the home at 3:38 a.m. At that time, family members called police who arrived at the house at 3:41 a.m.

The Plainfield Police Department identified Jessica Diane Stoebick, 47, of Plainfield as the homeowner and victim.

Ryan Gibbs, 41, of Plainfield was identified as the suspect and intruder. According to police, Gibbs is the estranged ex-husband of Stoebick.

Three older teenagers were also inside the home at the time of the murder, according to police. None of them were harmed.

Court records reveal a troubling history between the victim and the suspect. Stoebick had an active protective order against her ex-husband Gibbs.

According to a probable cause affidavit, in April of this year, Stoebick called 911 after receiving a disturbing phone call from Gibbs. The affidavit reveals that in the call, Gibbs tells Stobeick that he wants his life and money back. "I'm coming for you, you stupid [explicit]," Gibbs allegedly told the victim.

Gibss had pending charges for violating the protection order, among other charges, including: invasion of privacy, stalking, intimidation and distribution of an intimate image.

Plainfield Police say an investigation is ongoing. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Detective Taylor Wilson at 317-754-5285.