Man accused of killing 3 in home claims family members were part of cartel

GIBSON COUNTY, Ind. (WFIE/Gray News) - New details are emerging about a recent shooting that left three people dead in Gibson County, Indiana.

Seventy-seven-year-old Patrick Waite was arrested after police say he opened fire and killed several people at a home in Haubstadt.

Police records show his wife, Alma Waite, and two of her family members were all shot in the head.

Now, Patrick Waite has filed a complaint alleging elder abuse against his deceased wife’s family and her heirs.

In the complaint, Patrick Waite says he met Alma Waite on an online dating service and she moved into his home just weeks later.

When they married approximately five months after meeting, none of his children knew about it until the next day.

The complaint alleges that his wife Alma Waite pressured him into allowing her family to move into his home.

Patrick Waite’s legal team says he did not know his wife’s family was allegedly involved in criminal gangs, including the Sinaloa Cartel.

According to the complaint, Alma Waite blocked Patrick Waite’s children and grandchildren on his phone after his daughter tried to warn him that she was a “con.”

Patrick Waite’s attorneys claim Alma Waite’s sons have committed violent assaults, physically abused children and made violent threats, including ones against Patrick Waite’s life.

The complaint states Alma Waite consistently pressured Patrick Waite to amend the deed to the home to add her name to it, preying upon his age, emotions and fear.

On April 1, 2024, Patrick Waite signed a document prepared by Alma Waite he believed put both of their names on the deed for the home.

This was not the case, as the complaint notes the document he signed actually removed his name from the deed, relinquishing his family home of 26 years.

Patrick Waite’s legal team says Alma Waite then transferred the deed to her daughter in an attempt to prevent him from claiming any portion of the property if they separated.

Less than 24 hours before Alma Waite’s death, the complaint says the home was placed for sale on a cash-only basis.

Court records show a judge has stopped the sale of the house.