(KNZA)-A Waterville man charged with first-degree murder in the 2024 death of a Blue Rapids man waived his preliminary hearing Tuesday, and is expected to enter a plea next month.

According to court documents, James Winkenwader was bound over to Marshall County District Court for arraignment on October 7th.

He is accused of killing 36-year-old Camoran Shoptese on July 4th, 2024.

Shoptese remains were found July 10th, northwest of Waterville.

The case was investigated by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and Marshall County Sheriff's Office.

Winkenwader remains in the Marshall County Jail, held on a one million dollar bond.