(KXII) - A Healdton man who was arrested in 2024 for desecration of a human body has entered a plea in the case.

According to court documents, Elmer Hood, 55, pleaded guilty to a count of desecration of a human body, and no contest to a first degree manslaughter charge Thursday.

In May of 2024, Hood was jailed on charges of desecration of a human body, obstruction and resisting arrest.