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Police Make Arrest in Columbus Stabbing Death

columbus-police(AP) — Police have charged two people with first-degree murder in connection with the stabbing death of a northeast Nebraska man.

The Columbus Police Department says 26-year-old Quentin Critser and 31-year-old Kimberly Henderson were arrested Wednesday in connection with the death of 51-year-old Steven Jorgensen.

A third person, 30-year-old Eric Henry, has been issued an arrest warrant. Police say he faces a first-degree murder charge. He is currently at the Butler County Jail for an unrelated crime.

Jorgensen was found dead inside his Columbus home on May 22. Police say he was stabled multiple times with a knife and it appears he was killed during a struggle.

Authorities have not released additional information about the case.

Court records do not list attorneys.

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