Griffith man gets 35 years for shooting woman’s new boyfriend

Aaron Belcher, 37, was sentenced to 35 years for shooting his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend, Aaron Swelfer, leaving him blind in one eye and with severe memory loss. Belcher was convicted of attempted murder, aggravated battery, and battery by means of a deadly weapon after shooting Swelfer in the head and arm during an argument. The incident occurred in Griffith, with Belcher claiming self-defense, but ultimately receiving the lengthy sentence due to the devastating impact on Swelfer’s life and well-being.

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