Aunt, nephew charged in death of Parma man

A Parma, Mo., man was found murdered Wednesday, say investigators with the New Madrid County Sheriff's Department and the Southeast Missouri Major Case Squad.

Van Patterson, 65, died from a head trauma, officials said. His body was found in his home on County Road 531.

Rebecca S. Pride, 41, of Catron, Mo., and her nephew, Cory J. Pride, 20, of Sikeston, Mo., were arrested and charged with first degree murder and armed criminal action.

Both are being held without bond.