A charge of second-degree murder was filed Monday afternoon against a man suspected in a weekend slaying in a south Lawrence apartment.

David J. Uptain, 31, described as a transient by Lawrence Police, was ordered held on $175,000 bond during an appearance before Douglas County Judge Pro Tem Peggy Kittel.

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Uptain is accused of killing Michael B. Riley, 49, Lawrence.

Riley’s body was discovered Saturday by police in his Hampton Court apartment at 1722 W. 24th St. Police said they went to the apartment after receiving a tip.

Police and the Douglas County District Attorney’s office have released few details about the incident. They have not said how Riley died or what a possible murder motive is.

Uptain will be back in court again at 2 p.m. Thursday so a preliminary hearing date can be set.

According to Kansas law (KSA 21-3402), second-degree murder is “the killing of a human being committed: (a) Intentionally; or (b) nintentionally but recklessly under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life.”

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