August 18, 2008 -- Attorney General Steve Six announced today that Kenneth Eugene Wilson of Salina was charged with premeditated first-degree murder in connection with the March 2008 murder of Jeffrey Scott Noel.
The state alleges that Wilson burglarized Noel's home in Osborne County, took the victim's cell phone and $50, then fatally shot him with victim's own gun.
Wilson was charged with one count first-degree murder, one count aggravated burglary, one count burglary of a residence, and one count felony possession of a firearm.
"Osborne County Sheriff Curtis Miner, County Attorney Paul Gregory, the KBI and all local law enforcement have done an excellent job on this case," Six said. "We will continue to work together closely as the case moves forward."
Wilson will have his first appearance in court on August 20, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. These are only allegations and Wilson should be presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.
Wilson is currently being held at Ellsworth Correctional Facility.