A Campbellsville University wrestler was been tragically killed after his teammate allegedly strangled him to death in their dorm, according to police.
How The Incident Unfolded
The fatal incident happened over the weekend at the central Kentucky campus when Campbellsville Police say they responded to a call for an unresponsive male in the school’s living quarters.
The call was for 18-year-old freshman wrestler Josiah Kilman, who despite rescuers’ efforts, was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
The Man on The Loose Was Caught
Shortly after Kilman passed away, officials got an arrest warrant for Charles Escalera for murder. Escalera was also a wrestler on the Tigers team.
The 21-year-old Oklahoma native wasn’t on the loose for long as he was captured after police received a call of a suspicious male inside a barn near the Taylor County line several hours later.
‘Escalera was taken into custody by Kentucky State Police without incident,’ CPD said.
Escalera, who is being charged with second-degree murder and burglary, is currently being held at Taylor County Detention Center. His bond was set at $2 million.
