(KMZA)--A Waterville man has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of a Blue Rapids man in early July.

Marshall County Attorney Brad Lippert filed a criminal complaint Friday in Marshall County District Court, alleging that 31-year-old James Winkenwader killed 36-year-old Camoran Shoptese on or about July 4th.

Shoptese remains were found July 10th, northwest of Waterville, near Sunflower and 2nd Roads. Investigators said evidence at the scene indicated he was murdered.

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

Winkenwader was already jailed in Marshall County on unrelated charges. His bond is now set a $1 million

A preliminary hearing has been set for August 8th.