DES MOINES, IA. (THECOUNT) — Sean Michael Foster has been identified as the homicide suspect that apparently slept in a home “for days” after the alleged killing of his cousin, Albert Barron III, according to Des Moines Police.

Police state that Barron failed to show up for work so family members and coworkers asked officials to conduct a welfare check. Upon arrival, authorities discovered Barron dead at his Indianola Avenue home.

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Foster, 30, was arrested and charged with first degree murder.

Des Moines Police Department detectives have arrested 30-year-old Sean Michael Foster in connection with this incident and charged him with Murder in the First Degree.source

It is unclear how Barron died. Police did not reveal a possible motive in the brutal killing.

The Des Moines Police Department Crime Scene Investigation Unit continues to process the scene for evidence.

Anyone with possible information on the incident may contact police at 911.