Moorhead man who pleaded guilty to killing, dismembering roommate wants trial
Ethan Broad says he didn t enter plea to murder charge freely and knowingly, meaning he should be allowed to withdraw his plea. A Clay County judge will have to decide if he can go to trial or needs to be sentenced. 5:19 pm, Feb. 18, 2021 ×
Ethan Broad
MOORHEAD In a last minute decision, a Moorhead man who previously pleaded guilty to killing and dismembering his roommate last year said he wants a trial.
Ethan Martin Broad, 27, appeared Thursday, Feb. 18, in Clay County District Court via videoconference for a sentencing hearing. He pleaded guilty last month to a second-degree murder charge in connection to the April 3 death of his roommate, 19-year-old Dystynee Avery, at their Moorhead apartment, 1310 28th Ave. S.
Ethan Broad says he didn't enter plea to murder charge freely and knowingly, meaning he should be allowed to withdraw his plea. A Clay County judge will have to decide if he can go to trial or needs to be sentenced.