Date set for motion on new trial in Fairfield murder
Date set for motion on new trial in Fairfield murder
Published: Nov. 16, 2022 at 5:06 PM CST
FAIRFIELD, Ill. (WFIE) - A hearing on the motion for a new trial has been set for the Fairfield man found guilty in the 2014 murder of Megan Nichols.
According to court records, Brodey Murbarger’s attorney filed a motion for a new trial which will be heard on January 13.
Murbarger was found guilty of murder last month following a week long trial in Fairfield, Illinois.
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During that trial, an FBI expert revealed a red stain in the back of Murbarger’s car was Megan’s blood.
The defense argued the pair were in a relationship, so her DNA being in his car shouldn’t be shocking.
We’ll bring you the latest on the hearing as it develops.
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