A trial for a man accused of murder in the death of a Southern Illinois University student has been delayed.

The trial for Gage Bethune was delayed to find additional alternates to replace a juror. The court will try to get a second alternate juror with hopes of having an opening statement Wednesday afternoon, June 6.

Bethune is accused of murdering Pravin Varughese in 2014.

A judge granted a motion to delay opening statements after one juror was recused.

Court is in recess for the rest of the day, June 5. The jury selection for the trial started on Monday, June 4.