MAN SENTENCED TO 30 YEARS FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER OF UNCLE

He will spend three decades behind bars

Jefferson County, Indiana (January 29, 2024) - A man who attempted to kill his uncle will spend decades in prison, said Prosecutor David R. Sutter. Jaylen Green, 27, was sentenced Jan. 24 in Jefferson Circuit Court. He had earlier entered a plea agreement pleading guilty to attempted murder as a Level 1 felony.

Green was sentenced to 30 years with none suspended to the Indiana Department of Corrections.

“This unprovoked attack very nearly resulted in the death of the victim, Mr. Green’s uncle, who was allowing his nephew to stay in his home,” said Sutter, noting the brutality of the attack. The victim sustained 11 stab wounds to the chest and a large gash to the neck.

The investigation revealed that Jaylen Green had used a knife from the victim’s residence in his attack, which occurred Aug. 16, 2023. After showing up and stating he was homeless, Jaylen Green was allowed to stay overnight in the residence.

The weapon was found beneath the victim by first responders. Prosecutor Sutter said the success of this case is due to solid police work and collaboration among the agencies involved.

“I would like to thank the City of Madison Police Department, specifically Detective Kyle Cutshaw and Detective Ricky Harris, along with 911 Central Dispatch, Norton Kings Daughters Hospital EMS, the Indiana State Police Crime Scene Investigation Unit and the Kentucky State Police,” said Sutter.

The victim had not seen his uncle in six years, according to the victim’s wife, who was home at the time and discovered her wounded husband. She said the last time Jaylen Green had been at the residence he also needed a place to stay, and the victim had allowed him to stay there for two weeks.