Steven Garvin : “34-Year-Old Man Charged with Voluntary Manslaughter in Fatal Edinburgh Stabbing”

In a tragic incident in Edinburgh, Indiana, a 34-year-old man faces charges of voluntary manslaughter following the fatal stabbing of 48-year-old Michael Gene Adair. Steven Garvin has been charged with voluntary manslaughter, a level 2 felony, and possession of methamphetamine, a level 5 felony, in connection to the incident.

The Johnson County Prosecutor’s Office made the announcement on Friday, revealing the preliminary charges against Garvin after the alleged stabbing that resulted in Adair’s death.

Initial Reports and Police Response

According to reports, officers from the Edinburgh Police Department responded to a call on May 6 around 12:22 a.m. reporting a possible stabbing at the 6400 block of E. State Road 252. Upon arrival, officers found Adair with multiple stab wounds in the torso. Despite attempts to save him, Adair was pronounced dead at the scene.

At the time of the incident, Garvin was detained as a person of interest for further questioning by the police.

Witness Accounts and Court Documents

Court documents reveal that Adair became agitated when Garvin and a group of individuals were at his apartment, where he resided with one other roommate. Witnesses stated that a confrontation ensued between Garvin and Adair, leading to a physical altercation.

During the altercation, witnesses observed a knife sticking out of Adair’s chest, prompting them to apply pressure to the wound. Garvin allegedly panicked and fled the scene before returning with another individual.

Further witness statements indicated that Garvin and Adair were involved in a fight after Adair tried to evict the individuals from his apartment. Garvin reportedly claimed that the stabbing was accidental and that they were only “playing.”

Investigation and Charges

Police discovered Adair’s body, a bloodied knife, methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones during a search of the apartment. Garvin’s changing statements to investigators, including conflicting versions of the events leading to the stabbing, raised suspicions.

Garvin is scheduled to appear for an initial hearing on May 20 at 1:30 p.m. in Johnson Superior Court 3. The investigation into the incident continues as authorities gather more evidence and statements.