On Friday, Jason Carter was found liable in the 2015 death of his mother, Shirley Carter.

Sunday, Jason Carter was arrested and charged with first degree murder. Shirley Carter was found shot to death in her home near Lacona on the morning of June 19th, 2015. The arrest of Jason Carter comes after a two week long civil trial in which a jury of 7 women and 1 man came to a unanimous decision that a preponderance of evidence existed showing Jason was liable in the death of his mother. Jason Carter was arrested without incident and was taken to the Marion County Law Enforcement Center. Jason Carter’s bond has been set at 1 million dollars cash only. The defendant will make his initial appearance on Monday morning.

Special Agent in Charge Michael Motsinger, Special Agent Mark Ludwick of the Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation, and Marion County Sheriff Jason Sandholdt will hold a press conference Monday at 9:30 a.m.