Indianapolis - Metro police say a woman is dead and two men are injured after an apparent sword fight inside a home on the far west side.
Franziska Stegbauer’s death has been ruled a homicide. The autopsy found Stegbauer died from a sword wound.
It happened around 1:00 am in the 5600 block of Raceway Road.
Police say two men were involved in the sword fight, and had to be hospitalized for multiple wounds. They also say Franziska Stegbauer was taken to Wishard Hospital where she later died.
Officers say they walked in on a gruesome scene - three people slashed by swords. They were later identified as Franziska Stegbauer, 77, her brother-in-law Adolf Stegbauer, 69, and her grandson, Chris Rondeau, 39.
Franziska Stegbauer was not breathing when officers arrived at the scene. Adolf Stegbauer was stabbed several times and was in serious condition. Rondeau also received stab wounds but was alert and conscious.
Police say it appears the two men got into a sword fight. Stab wounds covered their bodies. They believe Franziska Stegbauer tried to stop the two men from fighting when she was injured.
Police don’t know who started the fight, or who first attacked the other.
Since Stegbauer’s death was ruled a homicide, the two men could face attempted homicide charges as well as charges for attacking each other.
Adolf Stegbauer underwent surgery and remains in critical condition.
Chris Rondeau is under arrest on a preliminary charge of attempted murder and is being held in Wishard detention at this time.
Police say the family collected swords, and that several edged weapons were found in the home.
:word: people should resort to sword fighting instead of like driveby shootings and shit. Much more badass. Anybody can squeeze a trigger…it takes a true badass to defeat your enemies with a sword lol.
Meh, there are nicer ways to die, homicidally, but that is pretty bad ass. I want to have a sword fight someday.
Really though…how fucking cool is that? I imagine the 39 year old busting in the door like BASHHHH “WHO WANTS A PIECE OF THIS!?!” and the old man going “I’VE WAITED 30 LONG YEARS FOR THIS DAY…LET’S FIGHT!!!”
That’s sweet! Props to them. A fucking sword fight, that’s awesome.
What kinda swords were they using? Samurai or Medieval? Which one would trump the other in a fight? Would you rather have a light, skinny samurai type sword. Or a heavier but sturdier Conan the barbarian sword?
this made me laugh. i use lemon party for my name at like bowling and other shit where you need a name, i was surprised at how many people don’t know what it is lol