The Nash County Sheriff's Office has charged Rexford Lynn Keel with the murder of his wife, Diana Alejandra Keel. The warrant issued Friday afternoon is for first degree murder.

The whereabouts of Rexford Lynn Keel Jr. are currently unknown. Keel is believed to be operating a 1998 Chevy Pick-up possibly pewter/gold color with North Carolina registration plate BBM-9232. Nash County Sheriff's Office detectives are currently following up on leads.

Keel is a 57 year old white male, 5' 10" with blue eyes and blonde hair.

Any information to whereabouts of Rexford Lynn Kell Jr can be relayed to Nash County Sheriff's Office at (252) 459- 4121 or Twin County Crime Stoppers at (252) 977-1111.