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A Monument Valley man has been arrested and charged murder in the stabbing death of his brother late last week.
Rodear Nelson, 34, was charged Tuesday in 7th District Court with the first-degree felony count, along with misdemeanor charges of unlawful possession of a dangerous weapon and intoxication.
He is expected to make his first court appearance on Nov. 16.
Nelson's brother, 32-year-old Rojaer Nelson, also of Monument Valley, was found stabbed to death on Friday along State Route 163. He had suffered multiple stab wound to his abdomen, the sheriff's office stated.
San Juan County sheriff's deputies, the Utah Highway Patrol and paramedics found the victim after receiving a 911 call from a passing motorist.
Rodear Nelson was found walking about a mile from the scene, the sheriff's office said.
San Juan County Sheriff Rick Eldredge said Monday that the defendant is being held in the county jail without bail.
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