The jury trial for a man accused of killing a Manhattan man September 8th, 2013 that was scheduled for next week has now been continued to July 28th.

Anthony Nichols, 34, Kansas City, Kansas appeared in court Thursday for a motions hearing. At the start of the hearing Nichols attorney, Jeffrey Wicks requested a continuance of the jury trial that was scheduled to begin March 10th. Wicks explained that he needed more time to investigate and identify some witnesses.

Nichols is charged with first degree murder involving the stabbing death of John Burroughs, 68, Manhattan on Sept. 8, 2013.

Judge Meryl Wilson granted the continuance and moved on with the motions hearing. The defense requested that evidence from both Nichols cell phone and facebook page be suppressed. Judge Wilson denied those requests.

Nichols Jury Trial is now rescheduled for July 28th at 9 a.m. in Riley County District Court. A final motions hearing was also scheduled for July 14th at 10 a.m..

Nichols is also a suspect in the September 7th, 2013 shooting death of Anthony Nixon, 37, Junction City at the intersection of 10th and Webster.