A man accused of murder in a fatal shooting last Sunday appeared in court Friday.  Justin Appleberry, 23, is charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of 75-year-old Louis Nold at the man’s home at 3407 McQueen Road on the night of Oct. 31.

As we reported earlier, Appleberry used to live in the house.  In court documents he’s accused of kicking open the back door of the house and finding a firearm inside, which he allegedly used to shoot and kill the victim..

In a court affidavit, investigators say Appleberry was identified by a witness, that he made a statement to authorities, and that he made reference to killing other people.

Appleberry appeared Friday morning before Associate Circuit Judge Keith Marquart, who scheduled the defendant for a preliminary hearing December 2.  Appleberry will apply for a public defender.  He remains in custody in the Buchanan County Jail, unable to post $100,000 bail.