Brodey Murbarger Murder Trial Delayed

The first-degree murder trial of Brodey Murbarger has been delayed again.

Murbarger was set for trial September 19 for the slaying of 15-year-old Megan Nichols of Fairfield. Following a telephone conference on Wednesday in Wayne County Circuit Court, Murbarger’s defense attorney requested a continuance until October 3. Without objection, the defense attorney’s motion was granted.

Judge Michael Molt vacated the original September 19 trial date and set a final pretrial hearing for September 13. A hearing on all pending motions will be held September 27, with a filing deadline of September 20.

Murbarger is awaiting trial on multiple charges related to Nichols' murder.