A Bartholomew County has been charged with murder.

James Mee, 77, of Hope, is accused of stabbing his son, Charles, 50, in the neck on January 7. Charles Mee died at the hospital in Columbus a short time later.

Court papers say James Mee admitted to killing his son.

Mee is also accused of causing a head injury to his wife, Barbara Mee, 78, but does not face any additional charges, according to court documents.

A court date has not been set.