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 standard docket calls before officially taking up the Bradfield matter. Upon being called to the defense table alongside attorney Cervantez, Bradfield’s defense counsel formally requested that his hand shackles be removed.
During the in-person hearing, the court addressed the State’s Rule 404(b) motions, which concern the potential admissibility of evidence regarding other crimes, wrongs, or acts. Special Prosecutors Stratemeyer and Robinson represented the State during the arguments. Following presentations from both sides, the judge reserved ruling on the 404(b) motions.
Additionally, defense counsel took up a motion seeking permission to inspect specific evidentiary materials in the case. The State raised no objections to the request, and the court granted Attorney Cervantez access to review the items.
Bradfield faces first-degree murder charges in connection with the 1984 death of Lisa Ann Carnes following his arrest in Owensboro, Kentucky, in late April. He remains held at the Massac County Detention Center.
The court established two upcoming court dates for the case:
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Pre-Trial Conference / Case Management: Set for September 1, 2026, at 9:00 AM via Zoom.
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Follow-up Pre-Trial Conference: Scheduled for October 27, 2026, at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 1.
