The sentencing of Brody Murbarger was held Friday in Wayne County Circuit Court in Fairfield. The 27 year old Murbarger, formerly of Evansville was found guilty of the slaying of his former girlfriend Megan Nichols of Fairfield by a jury following a trail late in 2022. Presiding Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Michael Molt imposed a sentence of 50 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections with no sentencing credit meaning Murbarger will have to serve 100% of his sentence. The defense, after sentencing, indicated that they will appeal within 30 days.