First trial in Fallon homicide case will be held in Dawson County

The first of two anticipated trials in the homicide investigation of Fallon resident Isaac Carrier is set to begin in August and has been moved to Dawson County, and those called for jury duty will need to plan on commuting.

The first defendant in the case, Jake Burghduff, will appear for trial at the Dawson County Courthouse starting Aug. 21. Burghduff has been charged with deliberate homicide, arson and tampering with physical evidence, all felonies.

According to Prairie County attorney Dan Rice, discussion on moving the location of the trial was opened by Seventh Judicial District Court Jud...