South Bend man convicted in January murder of Mishawaka man
Posted: Oct 22, 2026 3:41 PM EDT
St. Joseph County Jail ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. -- A South Bend man will serve time after a murder conviction.
A jury found 36-year-old Tonell Williams of South Bend guilty of murdering 21-year-old Jacob Patchen of Mishawaka.
Patchen was found seriously injured in his car on January 11, 2026, in the 100 block of Angela Boulevard in South Bend. He later died at the hospital.
Williams was also found guilty of felony Firearm Enhancement and pleaded guilty to a Habitual Offender Enhancement.
Williams will be sentenced November 18.
