The estranged husband of Crystal Rasch, a woman who was reported missing in June, was charged on Friday.
This case began in June as a missing person case and was eventually classified as a death investigation.
Zachariah Rasch, 43, is charged with first-degree intentional homicide with a "domestic abuse enhancer", along with one count of hiding a corpse, according to the Dodge County Sheriff's Office.
Previous coverage: Arrest made in connection to Crystal Rasch, the missing woman in Dodge County (tmj4.com)
According to a criminal complaint obtained by TMJ4, Rasch was charged in June with seven counts of identity theft. Each count alleges that he used Crystal Rasch's debit card multiple times since her disappearance. Investigators linked him to these purchases through surveillance video.
Rasch reportedly made several trips to stores around Dodge County, where his purchases included carpet cleaner, chemical-resistant gloves, stain remover, and drain cleaner. In total, the purchases amounted to over $6,500.
According to court records, Zachariah will be in court on October 3 for a preliminary hearing.
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