Shane Bowen, 28, of Warren, and Richard Gabrila, 39, of Worcester, have both been charged with accessory after the fact. Prosecutors allege the two men helped Wilcox clean up the crime scene, assisted with throwing away evidence, then participated in moving and abandoning Burke’s body in Hubbardston.

A Worcester man was initially charged with assault with intent to kill but has since been charged with murder in connection with the killing of a former coworker, authorities said.

WORCESTER — Two men have been charged with being accessories after the fact in connection with the killing of a Worcester man whose beaten body was found in a wooded area of Hubbardston. Richard Gabrila, 39, of 39 First St., and Shane J. Bowen, 28, of 53 Bacon St., Warren, were arraigned in Worcester Central District Court last week.

Worcester Country District Attorney Joseph Early announced that Ryan Wilcox, 32, was arrested Sunday afternoon. He is charged with armed assault with intent to kill, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury, and assault with a dangerous weapon.