Arrests made in Salina homicide case

22 May 2023

Jason Latham’s death has been ruled a homicide by the Salina Police Department. (Courtesy: Saline County Sheriff’s Office)

SALINA, Kan. (KSNW) — Salina police say two men are in jail for the death of a man whose body was discovered May 8 in a wooded area on the city’s north side.

Forty-year-old Jason Latham’s death has been ruled a homicide. A 36-year-old man was arrested on May 15 and awaits formal charges of first-degree murder.


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A second suspect, a 39-year-old man, was arrested on May 19 for gun-related charges and an outstanding warrant. He is also awaiting a formal charge of first-degree murder; aiding and abetting.

KSN News will not identify either suspect until they have been formally charged in the case.

KSN reached out to the Saline County Attorney, looking to see if charges have been formally filed.

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