State Briefs

Man charged with murder in discovery of body

CODY (WNE) — Former Cody resident and convicted felon Joseph Underwood is now facing multiple charges, including first degree murder, in Laramie County related to a homicide investigation.

In addition, Underwood is also accused of first-degree sexual assault, stalking and two counts of applying pressure on the throat or neck. His charges were filed in Laramie County last Friday.

Underwood’s court file is sealed due to the sexual assault allegations, but his charges were available on circuit court computers. Court cases involving sexual assault charg...