[IN] Teen held in Amanda Bach murder - Sept 18, 2011

Dustin McCowan: son of Crown Point Indiana police officer Joseph Elliott McCowan. Convicted in February 2013 of murdering Amanda Bach [Portage IN - September 16, 2011]. Sentenced to 60 years in prison [March 2013].
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Immediately following the murder of Amanda Bach [Portage IN - September 16, 2011], the Porter County SD also began investigating Dustin McCowan's father: Officer Joseph Elliot McCowan [Crown Point Indiana PD], for his possible role in hiding key evidence [ Amanda's cell phone; the gun; etc] in the murder case against his son / Dustin.
In April 2013 the Porter County SD discontinued its investigation of Officer McCowan.
The sheriff department, prosecutor, and Amanda's parents believe that Officer McCowan played a role in covering up the murder of Amanda.
The Porter County Sheriff Department said the investigation of Officer McCowan could be re-opened if they receive new information in the case.
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