Mother, daughter murdered in home

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Officers have identified a person of interest and would like the community’s assistance with identifying the individual. (Submitted photo)
Officers have identified a person of interest and would like the community’s assistance with identifying the individual. Anyone with information regarding the double homicide case is asked to contact the Westfield Criminal Investigations Division at 773-1300. (Submitted photo)

Police are investigating the killing of a mother and daughter found dead in their Westfield home on Dec. 20. Officers have identified a person of interest and would like the community’s assistance with identifying the individual.

“Citizens have been great with giving us different tips they think may be useful,” WPD Cpt. Charles E. Hollowell said, adding anyone with further information or observed suspicious persons or activities in the area on Dec. 20 are asked to contact the police. “We’d love to speak with the person in the photograph. Please contact us if you know the person or if they see themselves, we’d love to have that conversation.”

Kelley Erb
Kelley Erb

Police were called to the home in the 15000 block of Oak Park Court at 4:42 p.m. by a relative. Once there, officers found the Marylyn Erb, 52, and Kelley Erb, 23, unresponsive and with visible injuries to their bodies. Each was pronounced dead at the scene.

Hollowell said this case is being treated as a homicide due to evidence at the scene.

“It has been determined that this home invasion robbery occurred during the midday hours of Friday, Dec. 20, and the initial investigation did not reveal the evidence of forced entry. Additionally, both victims died as a result of blunt force trauma,” Hollowell stated.

Hollowell said a 2011 Maroon Buick Enclave was taken from the home and was found a short distance away on East 161st Street. Anyone with information related to this incident, if anyone saw the driver of the Buick Enclave or anyone wanting to report any suspicious persons and/or activities seen in the area, are asked to contact the Westfield Criminal Investigations Division at 773-1300 or Crime Stoppers at 262-8477.

Marylyn Erb
Marylyn Erb

Westfield is receiving assistance with the ongoing investigation from the Hamilton County Prosecutors Office, Indiana State Police, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Noblesville Police Dept. and the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office as they work on identifying a suspect.

“With state and Hamilton County agencies, mutual aid is superb,” Hollowell said. “The additional resources are a benefit.”

Attempts to contact the Erb family were not returned.

Kelley was a student at Ivy Tech, where she was pursuing her degree in early childhood education. A graduate of Heritage Christian High School, she previously studied at Indiana Wesleyan University. Kelley loved animals, especially dogs and horses, and singing in her high school choir.

Kelley Erb’s obituary notice

Marylyn was a homemaker. She grew up in Lowell and earned her nursing degree from Indiana University. Marylyn was said to have a passion for serving her family and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She and husband, Todd, celebrated their 30th anniversary in February.

Marylyn Erb’s obituary notice

Senior Pastor Dave Rodriguez said the Erb family has belonged to the Grace Community Church in Noblesville congregation for many years and were active members. Marylyn was a member of a small group and involved in the church’s women’s group and Kelley was part of a young adults organization and also served in Grace Kids.

“Our hearts break for the Erb family and everyone who has been impacted by this horrific act. We do not know why tragedies like this happen,” Rodriguez said.

Hollowell said this is the first homicide in Westfield since Nicholas Reners’ death in July 2008.

This is an ongoing and active investigation, for ongoing coverage of the investigation, visit youarecurrent.com.


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