Freshman Wrestler Strangled to Death at Kentucky College, Marking Fourth Campus Homicide in Ten Days

The tragic death of Josiah Kilman at Campbellsville University raises concerns over campus safety nationwide.

Josiah Kilman, an 18-year-old theology major and wrestler, was found strangled in his dorm room at Campbellsville University on February 24.
Charles Escalera, 21, Kilman's wrestling teammate, has been charged with murder and burglary, with bail set at $2 million.
Kilman's death is the fourth on-campus homicide across the U.S. within a span of just ten days, sparking fears of a disturbing trend.
The wrestling team, despite the tragedy, proceeded to compete in a national championship in Kansas to honor Kilman's memory.
A GoFundMe campaign for Kilman's burial expenses and to transport his body back to Montana has raised nearly $75,000.