Trials Begin for Murder Cases in Indiana, Florida

Trials are set to begin this week for two men charged with murder in separate incidents. In Greensboro, North Carolina, Brandon Hyde faces trial for the alleged murder of former Evansville Otter baseball player Jeff Goldbach, who was shot in March 2021. Meanwhile, in Evansville, Cade Kirk is on trial for the murder of Corey Fisher, who died from severe head injuries after an altercation in June 2024. Kirk's trial is noted to include surveillance evidence, and he is currently held on a million-dollar bond. Both cases have drawn significant local attention due to the victims' backgrounds and the circumstances surrounding their deaths. The outcomes of these trials could have lasting impacts on their communities and the families involved.