Mitchell - ISP & Mitchell Detectives found probable cause through their investigation, interviews and recovered evidence to believe that Lincoln Ray Pickett, 34 of Mitchell shot and killed the victim believed to be Kamie Ratcliff, 29 also of Mitchell.
After interviewing witnesses, detectives believe Pickett shot and killed a victim believed to be Kamie Ratcliff while both were inside his vehicle.
Detectives also believe this shooting killed the victim and was followed by Pickett parking his vehicle inside his garage with the victim’s body inside it. Lincoln Pickett’s wife, Jasmine Pickett, 30 of Mitchell also advised detectives of the same information.
Lincoln Pickett admitted to investigators that on January 28th, 2016 he placed the victim’s body in a fire that was burning behind his house.
Physical evidence will not be publicly released until discoveries are made at trial.
The remains of the victim’s body have been taken for further medical review and investigation. It could be months until DNA can positively identify the victim believed to be Kamie Ratcliff.
The investigation is still ongoing.
CHARGES –
Lincoln Pickett – (PHOTO 1)
1) Murder
2) Abuse of a Corpse
3) Failure to Report Dead Body
3) False Informing
4) Obstruction of Justice; Conspiracy
5) Possession of Firearm by Violent Felon
Jasmine Pickett - (PHOTO 2)
1) Failure to Report a Dead Body
2) Obstruction of Justice; Conspiracy
3) False Reporting
Anyone with any information regarding this case is encouraged to call 812-332-4411. Tips can remain anonymous.
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