NEW ALBANY —
A Jeffersonville man accused of fatally shooting a man in the parking lot of the New Albany Pillsbury plant is expected to stand trial next week.
Freddie B. Love, 44, is charged with murdering 48-year-old Christopher Trowell on Aug. 5, 2009. He is also charged with class D felony criminal recklessness.
The incident began in the 2700 block of Navajo Drive where police allege Love fired shots into a house. According to a probable-cause affidavit, Tracey McWilliams told police that someone pounded on her door. She looked out the window and saw a Cadillac in her driveway. She said two shots were fired at about 7 a.m.
Trowell, who also lived at the residence along Navajo Drive, was working third shift at Pillsbury when he learned of the shooting. Prosecutor Keith Henderson said Trowell and Love encountered each other outside of Pillsbury and Love began to follow him in his vehicle.
The two crashed through the gate at Pillsbury. Video surveillance reportedly shows Love chasing Trowell through the parking lot and shooting him.
Trowell was shot at least three times with a .40 caliber weapon. Several co-workers identified Love as the shooter, according to police.
Love — who lived on the 4400 block of Fossil Court in Jeffersonville — had a history with McWilliams. She had reportedly taken out a protective order against him in July 2004.
There have been issues raised regarding Love’s mental health. In January 2010, he was deemed incompetent to stand trial following two psychological evaluations. He was committed at Logansport State Hospital, and in May 2010, he was found competent to stand trial.
His attorney, Bart Betteau, has filed a notice of intent to interpose an insanity defense.
A private conference was held Tuesday in Floyd County Superior Court No. 1. Attorneys discussed preliminary instructions and trial procedure. Jury selection will begin Tuesday.
Loves faces 45 to 65 years in prison on the murder charge and six months to three years on the criminal recklessness charge.
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