LAFAYETTE — Authorities have apprehended five individuals in connection with the targeted shooting of Tippecanoe Superior Court Judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kimberly, at their home last Sunday. The investigation has revealed a chilling plot allegedly tied to an upcoming trial and high-ranking members of a regional motorcycle gang.
The suspects have been identified as:
- Thomas Moss, 43, of Lafayette (identified by police as a high-ranking member of the Phantom Motorcycle Club).
- Blake Smith, 32, of Lafayette.
- Amanda Milsap, 45, of Lafayette.
- Raylen Ferguson, 38, of Lexington, KY.
- Zenada Greer, 61, of Lexington, KY.
According to dispatch audio and police reports, the attack began around 2:15 p.m. when a suspect knocked on the door of the Meyer residence. Using a deceptive lure, the individual reportedly shouted, “We have your dog,” before firing several rounds through the door.
Both Judge Meyer and his wife sustained injuries but are currently reported to be in stable condition at a local hospital.
The motive appears to center on Thomas Moss, who was scheduled to stand trial in Judge Meyer’s courtroom just two days after the shooting. Moss was facing serious charges from 2024, including:
- Three felony counts of domestic battery.
- Three felony counts of unlawful possession of a firearm.
- Intimidation and criminal recklessness.
Court records paint a violent history for Moss, including an incident where he allegedly struck his ex-wife with a broomstick and another where he reportedly fired shots into the floor of his home during a dispute.
Gang Affiliations and Bribery
The Lafayette Police Department described Moss as a “high-ranking member” of the Indiana chapter of the Phantom Motorcycle Club, which officials classify as a gang. Blake Smith is also alleged to be an associate of the club.
The investigation took a further turn when Moss’s ex-girlfriend informed police that Amanda Milsap had offered her $10,000 on behalf of Moss and the gang to refrain from testifying at the upcoming trial.
Law enforcement officials moved quickly after discovering that Blake Smith had recently purchased a firearm matching the caliber used in the attack. A partial serial number found on the weapon further linked the suspects to the crime scene.
The two suspects from Kentucky, Ferguson and Greer, were taken into custody as part of the broader conspiracy, though their specific roles in the afternoon of the shooting remain under investigation.
Judge Meyer is well-known for presiding over high-profile cases, including the nationally publicized Natalia Grace case.
All five suspects are being held as prosecutors prepare formal charges ranging from attempted murder to conspiracy and witness tampering.
Those facing criminal charges are considered innocent until proven guilty through a fair and due legal process. Accusations alone do not imply guilt; the judicial system will evaluate the presented evidence to reach a verdict.
