Defense seeking specific evidence in McHenry Street murder case

With trial set to begin in June, attorneys for Robert Torian have filed a motion to compel discovery, saying there is evidence that may be vital to their case that they haven’t received.

Torian—who is accused in the 2019 fatal shooting death of Terrill Moore—is represented by attorneys James Chamberlain and Jason Byrd, who say while the Commonwealth has been very forthcoming with all requests for evidence that have been made so far, they seem to be missing some.  In particular is evidence concerning a set of car keys that may or may not have been found—Chamberlain says they are mentioned in a report, and Commonwealth’s Attorney Rick Boling contends that no keys were ever entered into evidence.

Chamberlain says they would like to find out where those keys are, as they think it could play a vital role in the defense of their client.

Other evidentiary items include any ballistics reports, if they exist, and a report or explanation of any evidence concerning fingerprints.  Judge Andrew Self is confident they’ll be able to work out the particulars, but says if that isn’t the case, they can set an evidentiary hearing.

Trial remains set to begin on June 6, but Judge Self says they can consider other dates if it becomes necessary.

The original arrest warrant from Hopkinsville police says Torian and Moore had been in an argument while both were passengers in a vehicle on McHenry Street in August of 2019. Torian was in the back seat when he exited, opened the front passenger door and allegedly shot Moore in the head.