Charles E. Ohler, 73, was found dead inside his home in Corbin, Kentucky, by his daughter, Kelly Hart, on a Saturday in early January 2024. Known in the community for hunting, fishing, farming and for involvement with the Williamsburg VFW and the Whitley County Conservation Board, Ohler’s death was initially unclear but investigators determined it was not from natural causes and opened a homicide investigation.

The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, with help from the Corbin Police Department and the Whitley County Coroner’s Office, identified 73-year-old Michael Connor as a person of interest. A search warrant at Connor’s home led to his arrest on a murder charge. Testimony at a preliminary hearing reportedly included Connor’s confession to the shooting, an asserted motive over a dispute about a box of ammunition, and that Connor turned over the weapon used to police.

Anyone who knew Charles Ohler or has information about the events surrounding his death is asked to come forward.