LOGANSPORT, Ind. — Former Indianapolis Colts player Daniel and his wife, Kristin Muir, have posted bond and left the Cass County Jail ahead of their next hearing for charges stemming from the Silver Alert for their teenage son, who was allegedly abused.
In an emergency hearing on the morning of Friday, July 12, the Cass County Circuit Court judge set bond at $5,000 cash or $25,000 surety.
"I'm not sure I would call it a victory," said Bryan Coulter, Kristin's lawyer. "Their bond is still five times what the local rules call for, but we are both pleased that they are returning home."
The Muirs' next hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, July 16 at 9 a.m. While the parents are out of jail, there is still a no-contact order in place with their teenage son.
The Muirs were previously in court Thursday, July 11 to challenge a judge's decision not to set bail for them.
On Thursday, the Cass County Superior Court judge declined to rule on the issue. The judge said the lawyers for the couple should have filed their appeal with the original judge, even though he was on vacation.
The Muirs are both charged with obstruction of justice after a SWAT raid ended in their arrests. Daniel is also charged with battery for allegedly beating his teenage son.
After their initial hearing, the Cass County Circuit judge declined to set bail — calling the Muirs a flight risk.
The Muirs' son was the subject of a Silver Alert after a report from his grandmother. She provided a photo that showed the 14-year-old boy with a black eye.
Police in Ohio stopped the Muirs' car, but police did not find the teen inside. According to court documents, the teen was found at the Muirs' home in Logansport.
The Muirs' next court hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, July 16 at 9 a.m.
Background on the case
Newly released court documents share details into the alleged abuse of Bryson Muir, who went missing June 16 and was found safe July 3.
According to court documents, Daniel explained to another person through a recorded phone call – that Indiana State Police investigators said appeared to start recording mid-conversation – as to why Bryson was in trouble. Daniel then goes into detail about inappropriate behavior, who said he, "whooped his a** like a grown a** man."
Court documents say that during the recorded conversation, Daniel also said that if the family lived in their "homeland," he said Bryson would've been put to death for his acts. Instead, the Muir family lives in the United States, so Daniel said Bryson could not be put to death for his actions.
Investigators then spoke with Kristin , who allegedly told them a different story about how Bryson got his injuries. According to court documents, Kristin said Bryson was taking out the trash and walked over to the train tracks near their Logansport property because he liked trains. While near the tracks, Kristin said Bryson allegedly told her he had been punched by someone he didn't know.
With Bryson's safety in mind, Kristin told investigators the Muirs decided to move Bryson to his grandmother's home in Ohio.
According to court documents, Kristin said she removed Bryson from his grandmother's care because she was "making decisions she didn't agree with."
After taking Bryson from his grandmother's house, Kristin reportedly told investigators that the Muirs took Bryson to a family member's house nearby where his grandmother lived.
Court documents say Kristin told investigators the Muirs then pulled their car over on the side of the road so she could breastfeed. During that time, Kristin said police arrived and were looking for Bryson, who was not with them. That's when she said the Muirs went back to their home in Logansport.
Investigators then spoke with Daniel, who allegedly said Bryson was in the car with them when police approached their car. However, Daniel claims police said they were looking for a 14-year-old female, not male, so Daniel allegedly told police that there was nobody in their car with that description.
According to court documents, Daniel said it was days later when Bryson was taken to another location.
Servant Leader's Foundation's connection
Daniel and Kristin Muir were known members of the Servant Leader's Foundation.
While a simple search of the Servant Leader's Foundation won't lead to many results, a YouTube channel for the group can be found under the name of "StraitWay HelpMeets." In one of the pages most recent videos, Daniel Muir can be seen leading a service for the group.
He is featured in dozens of videos on the page where he is referred to as "Shepherd Pastor Muir," "Pastor Muir" and "Brother Daniel Muir."
According to the records, the group is the registered owner of the property that the Muir's were found in with "NO TRESPASSING" signs posted all over the area.
When entering the property, a large sign can be seen that reads "Welcome to Straitway Indiana Goshen."
