LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A Louisville man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Wilma Robertson, whose body was found in her Hanover home on April 14. Initially, a different man was arrested for the crime, but charges against him have since been dropped after authorities uncovered a disturbing plot to frame him.
Nigel Thomas, 34, was taken into custody Friday in Ohio after an extensive investigation led by multiple law enforcement agencies across three states. He is now facing charges of murder, with authorities accusing him of orchestrating an elaborate scheme to mislead investigators and falsely implicate another man in Robertson’s death.
Robertson, 35, was found dead from multiple stab wounds during a welfare check by police. Initially, a Louisville man was arrested based on circumstantial evidence, but new forensic evidence has now cleared his name. DNA testing excluded the original suspect and led investigators to Thomas, who they say planted false clues in an attempt to misdirect the investigation.
According to officials, Thomas went so far as to create fake social media accounts, using them to send messages to Robertson’s family members. These messages falsely confessed to the crime, further complicating the case and leading to the wrongful arrest.
“The criminal justice system is ultimately a search for the truth,” said Jefferson County, Indiana, Prosecutor David Sutter in a statement. “Multiple agencies across three states worked tirelessly in their pursuit of all investigative leads to uncover the crimes of Nigel Thomas, and clear the man previously charged.”
The breakthrough in the case came when investigators pieced together the fraudulent activities that pointed directly to Thomas. Following his arrest in Ohio, Thomas will be brought back to Indiana to face charges in the murder of Robertson.
As the investigation unfolds, authorities are continuing to examine the full scope of Thomas’s actions and the motive behind his attempt to frame an innocent person. The case highlights both the complexities of modern criminal investigations and the importance of verifying all evidence before rushing to conclusions.
