1/18/07 - New information is coming out the man accused of killing an Arkansas City teenager. On Wednesday, Justin Thurber was charged with the murder of Jodi Sanderholm. Now, the teen's family is questioning whether Thurber should have been behind bars when Sanderholm was kidnapped and killed.

When Thurber was in court to face capitol murder, rape and aggravated kidnapping charges, authorities also charged him with five unrelated charges. Many wonder why he wasn't arrested at the time of his alleged crimes.

Thurber has a long criminal history. In 2004, he was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and attempted criminal trespass. Thurber was placed on probation. Three months later, he was arrested again for criminal damage to property, theft and probation violation.

In October of 2005, court records show Thurber was placed on diversion for obstructing the legal process and disorderly conduct. Just three months later, he was arrested and charged with two felonies and three misdemeanors for allegedly burglarizing a home and stealing a check while he was in possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia. Thurber's probation was once again revoked with these charges.

On December 31 of 2006, just six days before Sanderholm disappeared, Thurber was arrested in Winfield for possession of marijuana, paraphernalia and theft. He was released on $3,000 bond. The next day he was back in police custody, accused of impersonating an officer and disorderly conduct. Authorities say instead of going to jail, Thurber was taken to the hospital after complaining of chest pains.

Authorities refuse to comment about why Thurber wasn't arrested after he was released from the hospital. They also won't talk about why Thurber was picked up Friday night, just hours after he allegedly killed Sanderholm, but then let go.

Thurber was arrested Saturday and held on the charges from the week before. Thurber's bond was set at just $33,000 for that week and a half. It's since been increased to $1 million dollars.