Landlord Found Dead in Trash Can | Sacramento News

Sacramento News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 28, 2026 · 1m

A chilling murder case unfolded in Columbus, Indiana, where a 49-year-old tenant, Rudy Minton, faces murder charges after his 89-year-old landlord, Jerrell McCullough, was found dead in a trash can with severe head trauma. Minton allegedly told police he “just thought he could pull it off,” and made a cryptic apology post just as cops arrived. Blood was found on his glasses, and items from the landlord’s car were discovered in his home. Eviction proceedings had recently been filed against Minton — possibly fueling the tragedy. He’s now in custody after allegedly ingesting bleach, held without…