Former Marine Sentenced to Five Years for Reckless Homicide in Crash that Killed Fishers Couple

A five-year prison sentence has been handed down to Jaime Heredia Jr., a former Marine, following a July 2022 crash that resulted in the deaths of a Fishers couple. As reported by

FOX59

, Heredia was sentenced after pleading guilty to two counts of reckless homicide in connection to the incident that killed Ashley Lansdell, a kindergarten teacher, and her husband, Grant Lansdell.

The courtroom was filled with family, friends, and colleagues of both the victims and defendant during the sentencing. The loss of the Lansdells was a severe blow to their community, with Ashley having taught at Fall Creek Elementary School since August 2012, and Grant recognized for his involvement in local music programs,

WTHR

detailed.

Marion Superior Court Judge Angela Davis imposed a sentence which includes three years of probation and alcohol monitoring upon release, according to

IndyStar

. Heredia, who had been drinking the day of the crash and was driving significantly above the speed limit, also faced driving under the influence charges that were later dismissed as part of the plea deal.

Impact statements from the victims’ families highlighted the tremendous toll the tragedy took on the community. “You took a son, a brother, a husband, a father, an uncle, a teacher, a comedian, a mentor and a friend to countless others, and in many ways, the worst thing he did was to take his music away from the world,” Grant’s brother, Bret Lansdell, told

WTHR

in a statement that echoed through the courtroom.

During the sentencing, Judge Davis considered the aftermath of the crash an aggravating factor, specifically highlighting Heredia’s attempt to cover up evidence by having another Marine remove alcohol containers from his car before law enforcement arrived, according to

FOX59

. Heredia has since asked for forgiveness from the victims’ families, appealing to the judge for home detention to care for his two children and pregnant wife.

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