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Belmont County murder suspect seeks funds for experts, potentially delaying trial
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Belmont County murder suspect seeks funds for experts, potentially delaying trial BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — A man accused of murder in Belmont County returned to court Monday morning as the case moved a step closer to determining when his trial will be held.Sandton Browder appeared before Judge Chris Berhalter to address four motions filed by the defense.Browder is accused in a January homicide that left a 24-year-old dead.PREVIOUS REPORTING: Judge denies bid to split Bellaire homicide, weapons case against Sandton Browder PREVIOUS REPORTING: Judge grants funds for investigator in Browder murder case; trial set for Aug.18 Browder’s attorney asked the court for funds to hire a pathologist, a ballistics expert and a scene reconstructionist, arguing the experts are necessary for Browder to receive a fair trial.Berhalter granted the motions, including the requested retainer amounts.After the motions were approved, the defense also asked to continue the trial date.The trial had been set for Aug.18, but the defense requested a change to ensure its experts could be present.Berhalter granted the continuance but did not set a new trial date.A new date is expected to be determined at a pretrial hearing scheduled for July 27.