Travis Tuttle
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The father of an eight-year-old Columbus boy who died after taking narcotics has admitted his guilt in his son’s death.
In Bartholomew Superior Court 1, Travis Tuttle, 37, of Serenity Drive pleaded guilty Monday to neglect of a dependent resulting in death as a Level 1 felony. He was found responsible for the March 21, 2021 death of his 8-year-old son, Lealyn Tuttle.
A Level 1 felony carries a sentence of 20 to 40 years in prison, as well as a $10,000 fine.
An autopsy showed the Clifty Creek second grader, who was staying the night with his father on a weekend visit, died from acute fentanyl and diphenhydramine intoxication.
In exchange for his guilty plea, prosecutors agreed to drop a lesser charge of possession of a narcotic drug as a Level 6 felony. Sentencing has been scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 24.
