(Starke County, IN) - A man is accused of murdering his father in Starke County.

Police said officers Friday night were called to a home in North Judson on a welfare check of a man not seen for several days.  Upon arrival, police said there was a heavy odor of gas from inside the residence.  When it was safe to go inside, the man, Landin Minix, was found dead.

Police said his son, Timothy Minix, developed as a suspect and was taken into custody the following day at a residence in Fulton County.

So far, police have not released further details about the case because Minix was being held on a preliminary charge of murder. More information will be available if formal charges are filed in the case.