Indianapolis, IN – An Indiana man has been arrested for allegedly murdering his father, wrapping the body in a rug, and attempting to harm his mother. Bryan Pedigo, 54, faces multiple charges, including murder and attempted murder.
The incidents took place earlier this month at a residence on South Catherwood Avenue. On December 11, a third party made a 911 call that led police to begin a death investigation based on a conversation allegedly initiated by Pedigo.
Officers initially found the residence locked and no one home, but later received another call from a witness who reported seeing a body through a window. The officers returned and confirmed the gruesome discovery of John Lloyd Pedigo, 81, with injuries consistent with trauma.
In the home, police also found Olanna Pedigo, 79, who appeared dazed and suffered visible injuries. She was taken to Eskenazi Hospital for treatment.
Initially, Olanna did not recall the events but later expressed doubt about her son’s innocence. A subsequent search revealed evidence of a struggle, including signs of blood and candle wax throughout the residence.
An autopsy determined that John Pedigo died from multiple blunt force traumas. Following the investigation, police discovered that the deceased man’s truck was missing and tracked it down 90 miles southwest of Indianapolis, where Bryan Pedigo was arrested.
During questioning, the defendant provided conflicting accounts about the circumstances surrounding the violence. He initially claimed his mother’s permission to use his father’s vehicle and downplayed knowledge of the assault.
Later statements included references to “something demonic” affecting their home and a history of violence within the family. Eventually, Pedigo admitted to his father’s death but declined to give specifics.
The original 911 caller, a friend of Bryan Pedigo, revealed that he expressed remorse for the incident and confessed to beating his father to death. The man also indicated disturbing intentions regarding handling his father’s body.
Bryan Pedigo is currently held in the Marion County Jail without bond. His pretrial hearing is scheduled for March 4, 2026, with a jury trial set to begin on March 9, 2026.
