Justice for Megan: Murbarger Sentenced to 50 years in IDOC. The courtroom was packed on Friday, January 27 as Brody I Murbarger appeared in Wayne County Court for Sentencing in the murder trial of 15-year-old Megan Nichols. The hearing began with the state, represented by Michael Falagario and Myra Yelle-Clark of the Illinois Attorney General's office alongside State's Attorney Kevin Kakac, making their argument for tough sentencing in the regards to the First-Degree Murder Charge. Teresa Miller with the Attorneys General's Office read impact statements from Megan's Stepfather Jerod Hutchcraft, and Janet Poole, Megan's Grandmother; followed by an impact statement from a family friend. All statements described the profound loss felt by the family, and friends, over the heinous way Megan was killed and disposed of. Defense Attorney Christian Baril, would also enter four out of the ten defense witness statements heard in court on behalf of Murbarger's
Sentencing is set for 2 this afternoon for Brodey Murbarger. Murbarger was found guilty of first-degree murder in the in the 2014 disappearance and killing of 15-year-old Megan Nichols in October 2022 after only an hour of jury deliberation. We will have more on this story as news develops
The sentencing, set for yesterday for Brodey Murbarger has been continued to tomorrow afternoon. Murbarger was found guilty of first-degree murder in the in the 2014 disappearance and killing of 15-year-old Megan Nichols in October 2022 after only an hour of jury deliberation.
Jasper Water Works repairs are scheduled for today, beginning at 8:30 am. Brody I. Murbarger's attempt to get a new trial has been denied. Murbarger appeared in Wayne County Court Friday, seeking a new trial due due to his attorney claiming that with local and national media coverage, social media, and rumors claiming Murbarger was convicted of murder in the public eye prior to jury selection. Murbarger was found guilty of first-degree murder in the in the 2014 disappearance and killing of 15-year-old Megan Nichols in October 2022 after only an hour of jury deliberation. Sentencing for Murbarger has been set for January 25, 2023 in Wayne County Court. On Saturday, January 21st the Hope Center in Albion will be holding a "Feed the Family" at 9 am. Lots of food, clothing and miscellaneous items will be given away. Please bring a tote to take it home with you. The Hope Center is located at 23 West Cherry in Albion one block behind the Dollar General Store. In Effingham - Il