Husband Used Wife's Ring to Propose After Her Death

A Wisconsin man, Aaron Nelson, 43, faces serious charges including first-degree intentional homicide and hiding a corpse. He was arrested last Friday in connection with the disappearance of his wife, Alexis, who was last seen with him on March 25, 2025. Following her disappearance, her phone data indicated movement to Sun Prairie. Court documents reveal that Nelson subsequently purchased a large trash can, which later tested positive for Alexis's blood.

Prosecutors allege that Nelson created a new Facebook profile and began dating someone he met on Tinder around April 30, 2025. His new partner reportedly moved in by the end of May and was seen wearing Alexis's engagement ring. A search of Nelson's new home uncovered the trash can and a cadaver dog detected human remains in a shed on the property, though Alexis's remains have not been located. Nelson is currently held in Dodge County Jail on an £860,000 cash bond, with his next court appearance scheduled for May 28, 2026.