Trial set for man accused of killing father
HIXTON, Wis. (WEAU)-- A trial date has been set for the man accused of killing his father and hiding the body on his property.
Online court records show the trial will be held February 22nd in Monroe County, but the jury will be selected in Jackson County. The trial is expected to last 10 days.
A criminal complaint says 21 year-old Lars Helgeson, of rural Hixton, admitted to investigators that he shot his father in September of 2013.
The complaint says he also admitted to burning the body and burying it under an ATV track on his property.
If convicted, Helgeson could face life in prison.