Once again, the trial for a Hutchinson man charged with first-degree murder scheduled for later this month has been continued again and will begin in October.
Deputy District Attorney Tom Stanton says the trial for Michael Brisco will now begin on October 20. It was continued once before and set to begin on August 25. But, Stanton tells us that they are still waiting on some discovery in the case, so the judge granted another continuance.
Brisco is charged with two alternate counts of murder for the shooting of 26-year-old Sem Adrien. One is for premeditated first-degree murder and the alternate count is for intentional second-degree murder. Other charges include criminal possession of a firearm, aggravated intimidation of a victim or witness, possession of methamphetamine and solicitation to commit perjury.
The alleged crimes occurred after Adrien may have been rude to Brisco’s girlfriend. The two then began to fight inside Brisco’s home. The shooting occurred outside with the victim collapsing on a nearby parking lot near 8th & Plum. The crime happened on Sept. 9, 2013.
Both sides anticipate filing motions in the case before trial, meaning there will be a motion hearing scheduled at some point before the trial begins. But, again, the trial is now continued to October 20.