We have more news on the arrest of a 47-year-old Wilson County man charged with first-degree murder in Rutherford County. Former District Attorney Bill Whitesell stated...
Oeser remains behind bars at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center. Oeser will appear in a Rutherford County Courtroom for a preliminary hearing on April 27, 2017.
Looking back to the case:
Less than 30 hours after an acquaintance was found near death at his One Mile Lane home on March 31, 2017, Rutherford County Sheriff Michael Fitzhugh says.
David Michael Oeser of 3630 Beasley's Bend Road, Lebanon, is held in lieu of $1 million bond at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center.
Oeser is set for preliminary hearing April 27 in General Sessions Court for the murder of James Burney Whitehead.
A friend found Whitehead in his home shortly before 2PM Friday and called 911.
Patrol deputies arrived at the home minutes later, Fitzhugh said, and Whitehead was pronounced dead at 3:52PM.
Sheriff Fitzhugh said, "I can't thank the Wilson County Sheriff's Office enough for their tremendous assistance in locating Oeser. Our patrol officers and detectives worked together in their usual efficient manner for a quick resolution to this crime."
An autopsy to determine cause of death will occur; manner of death has been ruled as homicide.
This is an active and ongoing investigation and RCSO will not make further statements.
The investigation continues, and Detective Kyle Norrod asks if anyone has information about the events leading to Whitehead's death, to call phone him at the Rutherford County Sheriff's office: 615-904-3043.
