Grand Jury Indicts Suspect in 1984 Murder of Lisa Ann Carnes 4.27.26 - WMOK - Metropolis
Status Hearing Proceeds via Zoom in Bradfield vs. State of Illinois - 10.27.26
METROPOLIS, Ill. - A status hearing in Bradfield vs. State of Illinois was held Tuesday morning, October 27, 2026, at the Massac County Courthouse. Court was called to order shortly after 9:30 a.m. The defendant and counsel appeared via Zoom. The defendant had a dizzy spell as he was leaving the sheriff's office, and t...
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More from This Week's Bradfield Hearing in the 1984 Massac County Cold Case Death of Lisa Carnes
WMOK - Metropolis, IL - Legal proceedings advanced Tuesday morning in Massac County Circuit Court in the prosecution of 76-year-old George E. Bradfield, who faces five counts of first-degree murder in the 1984 death of Lisa Ann Carnes. Special Prosecutors Josh Stratemeyer and Robinson represented the State as arguments...
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Massac County Court Update: Hearing Held in State of IL vs George E Bradfield
METROPOLIS, IL - Proceedings continued Tuesday morning in Massac County Circuit Court regarding the first-degree murder case against 76-year-old George E. Bradfield. Bradfield entered the courtroom Tuesday alongside other detainees from the Massac County Detention Center. The court cleared routine cases via Zoom and st...
Aug 26, 2026
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Pre-Trial Detention Upheld and Discovery Shared in 1984 Cold Case Zoom Hearing
WMOK (Massac County, IL) - Legal proceedings advanced via a Zoom hearing in the Massac County court system regarding the prosecution of 76-year-old George E. Bradfield, who faces five counts of murder in connection with the 1984 homicide of 26-year-old Lisa Ann Carnes. Massac County State's Attorney Josh Stratemeyer, A...
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Court Proceedings Update: George E. Bradfield Case Developments (Late June - Mid-July 2026)
WMOK - Metropolis, IL - Recent proceedings in the Massac County courthouse regarding the case of George E. Bradfield have focused on discovery, evidentiary motions, and scheduling. Below is a chronological review of the court activity recorded from late June through mid-July 2026. Late June 2026: Motions and Case Manag...
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Pre-Trial Reset for George E. Bradfield Following New Evidence Motions
A scheduled pre-trial conference for George E. Bradfield was reset today following a case management conference conducted via Zoom. The brief hearing included State's Attorney Stratemeyer, Special Prosecutor Robinson, and defense attorney Cervantez, with Bradfield appearing via video from the Massac County Jail. During...
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Bradfield Case Moves Forward in Massac County Court: Trial Delayed, Detention Continued
A pretrial conference was conducted in Massac County Circuit Court for defendant George E. Bradfield, bringing several major updates to the ongoing legal proceedings. State's Attorney Stratemeyer and Assistant Robinson appeared on behalf of the State, while Attorney Cervantes represented the defense. The latest courtro...
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ISP Continues to Seek Information on 1984 Cold Case Suspect George E. Bradfield
WMOK - Massac County, IL - The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 7 continues to seek assistance from the public as they continue their investigation into George E. Bradfield. Investigators are looking to speak with anyone who knew, worked with, or had contact with Bradfield durin...
Jun 23, 2026
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42 Years in the Making - Timeline of Lisa Carnes Massac County Cold Case Murder - WMOK Metropolis
On March 30, 1984, the community of Massac County, Illinois, was shaken by the tragic discovery of 26-year-old Lisa Ann Carnes. Her body was found in a rural field south of County Road 1150 N and east of US 45. Earlier that morning, a local property owner had discovered signs of attempted forced entry and blood at a re...
Jun 17, 2026
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Inside the Trial Logistics: Witness Travel, Jury Selection, and Courtroom Preparation
WMOK - Metropolis, IL - In the second portion of our discussion regarding the upcoming George Bradfield trial, Massac County Sheriff Chad Kaylor pulled back the curtain on the immense behind-the-scenes logistics required to pull off a major case. While some elements can be put into motion in the blink of an eye, coordi...
Jun 11, 2026
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