PRINCETON, WI (WTAQ) – The 29-year-old Princeton man accused of killing his girlfriend and setting her body on fire has pleaded not guilty at arraignment.
Antonio Contreras faces felony counts of First Degree Intentional Homicide with the Use of a Dangerous Weapon, Arson, Mutilating a Corpse, and Possession of a Firearm as a Convicted Felon.
According to the criminal complaint, Contreras shot 55-year-old Grace Reiter-Rudolph in the head at least four times following a March 12 argument.
Contreras reportedly admitted to smoking meth and drinking prior to the disagreement.
After shooting her, prosecutors say Contreras set their rental home ablaze in an effort to destroy the evidence.
Contreras was taken into custody a couple days later in Florida.
He is due back in court June 20 for a status hearing.
