Friday, Clark County Circuit Court Judge Nicholas Karaffa dismissed the case against David Lowe.
On Aug. 26, Jamey Noel pleaded guilty to theft, obstruction of justice, tax evasion, money laundering, corrupt business influence and official misconduct.
The charges come as the former Clark County sheriff nears the end of a 60-day stay behind bars for contempt of court.
The judge allows children to come in with their favorite stuffed animals and dolls and adopt them.
Their child, and her 10-year-old friend, were close to the mother during the shooting.
Stark, the owner of Wildlife in Need in Charlestown, Indiana, was taken into custody in October 2020 in upstate New York after he was charged with felony battery and intimidation.
Thomas Smith was arrested last week in Bowling Green, Kentucky, in connection with the murder of Michelle Slaughter.
Stark, 55, was arrested on felony warrants in upstate New York on Oct. 8 after being on the run for two weeks.
"I recall thinking that, 'This is where it's going to end," he said.