Photo courtesy of Story County Jail

A former Greene County resident, who is accused of murdering an Iowa State University student, is wanting to make a guilty plea.

Twenty-two-year-old Collin Richards has pled not guilty to a Class A Felony charge for first degree murder of Celia Arozamena on September 17, 2018. Law enforcement agencies found her body at the Coldwater Golf Links in Ames and authorities later found evidence that connected Richards to the murder. While awaiting his trial date on September 10th, sources say Richards submitted a letter to the judge involved in the case saying he will do whatever it takes to end the case, even by pleading guilty. Sources say the judge has asked for Richards to talk with his lawyers to set a hearing date for his request.

Richards remains in the Story County Jail under a $5 million bond. Raccoon Valley Radio will bring you more information as it becomes official.