Judge Sets $1 Million Cash Bond for Thomas Whitehurst, Accused of Murdering Wife in 2016 Cold Case
Last week Starr Mulder’s remains were identified, and on Tuesday her ex-husband Thomas Edward Whitehurst was arrested and charged with murder.
Mulder had been reported missing in 2016. Her remains were found in the Conecuh National Forest.
On Wednesday, Whitehurst made his initial appearance before Elmore Co. Judge Glenn Goggans.
The defense pled with the judge to lower the case, but prosecutors argued that the heinous nature of the crime, and the fact that Whitehurst hid his actions for 5 years, the bond should be upheld.
Thomas Edward Whitehurst is being held at the Elmore County Jail.
A preliminary hearing has been set for April 6th at 2pm, at the Elmore County Judicial Complex.
Follow this link to see the original story on Starr Mulder’s disappearance.
