KANSAS CITY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – Garland Nelson’s trial on federal fraud charges related to business dealings with two Shawano County brothers, before he allegedly killed them, is set to begin Sept. 26.
Nelson is charged in Missouri state court for allegedly killing Nick and Justin Diemel in 2019 and hiding their bodies. His trial on those charges is scheduled for Feb. 6.
Nelson also faces two federal charges of fraud. During a court appearance Thursday, the attorneys confirmed the trial is expected to proceed as planned, court records show. The trial is expected to last a week.
Nelson’s attorney requested that a count of being a felon in possession of a firearm be separated from the fraud counts and heard separately. A decision has not been made on the motion.
Nelson allegedly killed Nick and Justin Diemel, who went to Nelson’s farm in northwestern Missouri related to the cattle business. Court documents allege Nelson fatally shot the brothers who came to collect a $250,000 check.
