A cleaner arrived for a routine job and found a bound woman and a dead man. What had happened the night before would be described by prosecutors as one of the most disturbing cases they had ever handled.
The Incident
On October 19, 2021, in Evansville, Indiana, Heidi Kathleen Carter, then 37, and her partner, Carrey Hammond, brought a couple home after meeting them through a dating app. According to court records, Hammond became violently angry after discovering the group's activities, attacking 50-year-old Tim Ivy and restraining both him and his girlfriend. Over the following hours, both victims were subjected to sustained violence; Ivy was ultimately strangled to death. We are not detailing the specific methods of the assault further.
The Discovery
A hired cleaner arriving at the home discovered the surviving victim, still bound, along with Ivy's body, and called police. When Hammond approached responding officers aggressively while holding what they believed was a weapon — later determined to be a selfie stick — he was fatally shot by police.
Carter's Role and Trial
Carter was convicted of murder, three counts of criminal confinement while armed with a deadly weapon, and two counts of aiding or causing forcible rape. Prosecutors alleged she brandished a weapon and encouraged Hammond during the attack; Carter maintained she had only pretended to assist him out of fear for her own safety. The surviving victim testified against her at trial. Evidence presented at trial indicated Carter later attempted to help clean the scene and conceal what had happened.
Sentencing
Carter was sentenced to 65 years in prison. At sentencing, she told the court she considered herself a victim as well; the judge responded by citing her apparent disregard for human life. Prosecutors described the case as among the most disturbing they had handled. Carter's attorneys indicated she planned to appeal.
FAQ
What happened to Carrey Hammond?
He was fatally shot by police at the scene after approaching officers in a threatening manner.
What was Heidi Carter convicted of?
Murder, criminal confinement, and aiding or causing forcible rape, related to her role in the attack.
What sentence did Heidi Carter receive?
65 years in prison.