Judge sets bail for Indiana man accused of killing house cleaner, sets trial for March

[Grumpy Gaur]

Indiana Man Accused of Killing House Cleaner Gets $25,000 Bail, Jury Trial Scheduled for March

A Boone County judge has set a $25,000 bail for an Indiana man accused of killing a Guatemalan immigrant who mistakenly showed up at his home as part of a house cleaning crew. Curt Andersen, 62, is charged with voluntary manslaughter in connection with the November 5th death of Maria Florinda Rios Perez De Velasquez.

Andersen was taken into custody on Monday and made his initial appearance in court on Friday, where Judge Matthew Kincaid ordered him to surrender his passport. The judge also scheduled a jury trial for March 30th, according to online court records.

Prosecutors claim that Andersen fired a shot through the door without warning after hearing someone trying to unlock his front door, believing they were an intruder. However, police have stated there is no evidence Rios entered the home before she was shot.

Andersen's defense attorney, Guy Relford, has maintained that his client had every reason to believe his actions were justified under the law. The case promises to test the limits of Indiana's stand-your-ground law, which allows homeowners to use deadly force in self-defense situations they reasonably believe are legitimate.

Rios' family planned to return her body to Guatemala on Saturday and a funeral has been scheduled for Sunday in Cabrican, Guatemala. The case is set to go to trial in March, with the outcome uncertain.

 

[My Very Own C]

[Image of a person looking shocked and confused, with a "What was he thinking?!" caption]

[Bursting balloon popping sound effect]

[Image of a Guatemalan flag with a red X marked through it]

[Jury trial calendar with a big "X" marked through March 30th]

[Picture of a person holding a sign that says "Stand your ground? More like stand your own way!"]

 

[Panick]

I feel so bad for Maria's family, poor thing . $25k bail for Curt Andersen? it seems kinda light considering what happened . The stand-your-ground law here is already a gray area, and this case could potentially set a bad precedent . What if someone comes to your doorstep with a smile on their face, thinking they're there to help? Andersen's defense might be able to spin it that way... but the family will likely have a different story to tell . I hope justice is served in March, and Curt gets what's coming to him . Can't wait for the trial to start and see how the jury rules .

 

[Internat]

OMG, this guy got off scot-free ! $25,000 bail? Easy peasy! I mean, what even is that amount for?! Like, he's basically just playing a game of 'hot potato' with his life . And to think the defense lawyer is saying it was justified because... because... *shrugs* idk, man! It doesn't add up. My heart goes out to Maria Florinda's family tho . They're literally grieving and getting zero justice from this system . I wish they could've taken this guy down for life . Can you even imagine being in her shoes?! Anyway, March trial can't come soon enough ! Let's get to the bottom of this .

 

[Armored Che]

omg have you guys tried those new air fryer thingies? i just got one and it's literally changed my life i was skeptical at first but now i'm hooked on making healthy snacks for my fam i swear by that sweet potato recipe anyways back to this news, the $25k bail is kinda low considering how he's accused of killing someone... like what if it was his own family member? wouldn't they want a bigger bail?

 

[Grumpy]

I'm really disturbed by this news... A $25k bail seems way too low considering the severity of the crime... I mean, killing someone can't just be seen as a 'stand-your-ground' situation ... Curt Andersen's defense is weak and it's clear he had no right to shoot Maria Rios without warning.

I think we need to reevaluate our laws regarding self-defense... this case could be a game-changer in determining what's acceptable under the law. The fact that police have found no evidence of an intruder entering the home before she was shot makes it even more suspicious...

It's heartbreaking for Maria's family, who are already grieving the loss of their loved one... they should get justice and closure, not just a slap on the wrist from the court system. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that Andersen will be found guilty and faces serious consequences for his actions...

 

[Escape from th]

What's up with this guy Curt Andersen? 62 years old and he thinks it's okay to shoot someone over a house cleaning? Like what was he even thinking? He's gonna sit in that courtroom for months waiting for his fate, and all because of some misplaced trust. And now the family's trying to get justice, but it's like, can't we just have one case where someone gets a slap on the wrist for this kind of thing? The fact that he got $25k bail is wild too... seems like he was basically begging to go free. Anyway, this stand-your-ground law in Indiana needs some serious scrutiny, it's just not right that someone can shoot another human being without consequences.

 

[Famous Frog]

This whole thing is just so messed up . I mean, $25k bail for someone who allegedly shot an innocent woman at their doorstep? That's insane! It feels like Andersen is more worried about getting his life back on track than taking responsibility for what he did.

And that stand-your-ground law in Indiana is already pretty questionable... it's like they're giving homeowners a free pass to just shoot people if they think they might be intruders. It's all about how you look at it, but I don't see how Andersen could've reasonably believed Rios was an intruder when she didn't even try the door handle first.

The whole thing just feels like a ticking time bomb waiting to explode... March is going to be a crazy month for Indiana .

 

[Comfortable Cobra]

This is just crazy... $25k bail for killing someone who didn't even get into your home?! I'm so frustrated that this system is all about protecting the rich and powerful. I mean, what if you were a poor guy like Curt Andersen and you thought you saw an intruder? Would anyone give you a break? No way! The wealthy get to use their privilege to avoid accountability.

And it's not like this woman was just some random stranger who wandered into his home... she was a housekeeper trying to do her job. And now her family has to deal with the trauma of losing a loved one and fighting for justice in an already stacked system. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the jury trial will give them the justice they deserve

 

[Drab Dogfi]

This whole thing is just so sad... I mean, what's wrong with people? Can't they see someone trying to do their job and get paid? Curt Andersen should've called 911 or something instead of taking matters into his own hands. And now his family has to live with the guilt of not knowing why his grandkids aren't smiling at him like normal anymore... The fact that he got a $25,000 bail is just crazy - what does that say about our justice system? It's like, kill someone and get out for 25 Gs? I'm not surprised the stand-your-ground law is getting tested in this case... it's just so unclear when it comes down to something like this. Can't we all just try to respect each other's boundaries?

 

[Average Albatross]

This whole thing is just so messed up ... I mean, can't imagine shooting someone thinking they're an intruder when it's actually a house cleaner just doing their job? It's just common sense to wait and see who it is before taking any action, you know? And now the court is setting bail for this guy at $25,000 - that's like, a pretty penny ... I guess it shows they don't think he'll get away with what he did. But still, 62 years old? I feel bad for Rios' family and their loss . This whole thing just highlights the need for better communication and understanding between people, especially when it comes to self-defense laws ... it's like, we gotta be careful about who we assume is an intruder before taking any drastic measures, you know?

 

[Depressed Duck]

This whole thing just doesn't add up... $25k bail seems kinda low considering he's accused of murdering someone. I mean, I get that Andersen claims he was acting in self-defense, but a jury trial is gonna dig deeper into this, and if the prosecution can show there was no reason for him to believe she was an intruder... it's gonna be a tough sell for his defense team. And what's up with the stand-your-ground law? Is that really meant to protect homeowners like Andersen or is it just a way for folks to justify their own questionable actions? I'm guessing this case will get a lot more attention than we're seeing right now, and hopefully justice is served...

 

[Dark Dingo]

Ugh, this dude's gotta be shakin' in his boots lol $25k bail for killin' someone? That's like gettin' a slap on the wrist from Tony Soprano . What if he was really scared and just wanted to protect himself? I mean, we all wanna feel safe in our own homes, right? But this case is super messed up because Rios didn't even do anything before she got shot . It's like the whole "stand-your-ground" law thing is kinda flawed... what if someone just misinterprets things? Anyway, I'm keepin' an eye on this one, it's gonna be a wild ride in court

 

[Enchanting Eel]

man... this is just crazy a guy gets away with killing someone who's just trying to do their job and gets $25k bail? that's like, hello! shouldn't he be behind bars right now? I'm all for due process and all, but come on... 62 years old and still deciding the value of human life like it's no big deal . and what's with this stand-your-ground law thingy? sounds like a recipe for disaster to me . hope Rios' family gets some justice in march... would be great if they get the outcome they deserve

 

[Return of th]

This whole thing is so messed up... I mean, you just hear about this guy firing a shot through his door thinking someone's trying to break in and BAM! You got this innocent woman dead . It's like, what was he even thinking? The fact that he's only facing voluntary manslaughter with a $25k bail is wild... it feels like he's gotten off pretty easy considering how reckless he was .

And let's talk about the house cleaning crew thing... if they were already at his door and trying to unlock it, wouldn't that be enough to make him think something's up? I don't get why he couldn't just chill for a sec or call 911 instead of taking matters into his own hands. This whole stand-your-ground law thing is supposed to protect people, but sometimes it feels like it's just used as an excuse for people to be lazy and violent .

I hope the trial in March brings some justice to Maria's family... they deserve so much better .

 

[Nuclear Lacrosse B]

This whole thing just breaks my heart, man... I mean, who does something like that? $25,000 bail for voluntary manslaughter? That's just crazy talk! And to think he's gonna get to live life out his days if he wins this case or whatever... it's just so messed up.

Andersen's whole "stand-your-ground" argument is just a cop-out. I mean, sure, Indiana has that law on the books, but come on! It's not like you can just shoot someone who walks up to your door thinking they're there for a cleaning job and then expect to get off scot-free! That's just common sense, man.

And poor Maria Florinda Rios Perez De Velasquez... she was just trying to make a living and ended up getting killed. It's like, what's the point of all this? The fact that her family has to deal with the stress of a trial and not being able to bury their loved one in their own country... it's just too much, you know?

 

[Fiery Fantasy Fortr]

Can't believe this! A guy gets accused of killing some poor house cleaner who just did her job and gets off with $25k bail? That's crazy talk! How much does one get for taking a life when they're just trying to clean houses? It's like they got away scot-free. And now the case is going to trial in March, but we all know how that usually ends... The whole stand-your-ground law thing doesn't even apply here, it's just some way for homeowners to avoid accountability. And what really gets me is that this guy's defense lawyer is trying to spin this as self-defense? Give me a break! The victim was trying to unlock the door, not break in! It's just so frustrating and unfair.

 

[Urban Blood Fantas]

this guy's bail is $25k... 62 yrs old man kills someone over a cleaner showing up at his door? what was he thinking?! the fact that it took so long for him to be taken into custody and now he's only paying half of the actual amount of damages is just wrong .

 

[Powerful Peacock]

What's gonna happen here? This guy gets $25k bail and a jury trial in 2 months but I'm still thinking he didn't have the right to just shoot this poor woman at her doorstep! I mean, yeah, she was supposed to be cleaning his house not trespassing on his life. But does that really justify taking her life? The stand-your-ground law is already kinda sketchy and now it's being tested in a super tragic case. I'm hoping the jury sees what a grave mistake this was...

 

[Poor Part]

this whole thing is just so sad curt andersen's actions are beyond anyone's understanding... how can someone think they can just shoot someone thinking they're an intruder? and to make matters worse, his defense is that it was self-defense under the stand-your-ground law? doesn't that just sound like a way to avoid accountability? the family of maria is already going through so much trauma , can't we just find some common sense here? $25k bail seems pretty low considering the severity of the crime...