Police found that McCarty had been severely beaten and had obvious injuries to her face and head. She also had numerous minor injuries to the rest of her body. She was transported to Pulaski Memorial Hospital for treatment.

Police report that McCarty had at first been willingly present at Penicaro's house, but they had both been drinking alcohol and later had a verbal argument that turned physical. At one point McCarty attempted to call 911, but she said Penicaro destroyed her phone. She later managed to escape after going into the bathroom to attend to her bleeding wounds. She ran next door for help. Penicaro followed, but the neighbor yelled at him and he ran off.

Police report McCarty suffered a fracture to her face and lacerations that had to be sutured. She was treated for several hours then released the same date.

A search warrant was executed on Penicaro’s residence. Evidence was collected by Pulaski County police detectives and
an Indiana State Police Scene Tech. This evidence corroborated the victim’s statement, according to the police report. Penicaro could not be located by the sheriff’s office but is wanted in connection to the investigation, which continues.

Detectives Robert S. Taylor and Dave Walters are among those investigating the incident.