COLUMBUS, Georgia -- A 23-year-old Columbus, Ga. man found by authorities covered in blood is charged with the murder of his live-in girlfriend.

Vashon Walker is accused of fatally shooting Jessica Osborne in the head Tuesday night at their residence located in the 4000 block Forrest Road during a dispute, WTVM reported.

Authorities said the home was in disarray.

The Ledger-Enquirer reported that Walker is a convicted felon. He served more than two years at a Georgia state prison for burglary and theft by receiving stolen property. He was released May 2011.