A murder trial that has already prompted two delays in Clinton County will be moved to Clay County on a change of venue.

Adam Baker of Cameron was charged with 2nd Degree Murder and Armed Criminal Action after the fatal shooting of his wife Holly Baker in February. His case has been delayed twice as judges in Clinton County recused themselves.

The Missouri Supreme Court assigned Clay County Judge Larry Harman to hear the case.  On Thursday, Mr Baker’s lawyer Brian Klopfenstein filed a motion for a change of venue, a right that is guaranteed in Missouri counties with populations under 75,000 people. Judge Harman granted the motion. The case will be moved to Liberty, Missouri for trial in Clay County.

Judge Harman set the case on the court’s calendar for a docket call September 11 at 8:30 am.

Officials in Clinton County said Mr Baker was due to be transported to Clay County Thursday afternoon.