In a motions hearing Wednesday for Adam Longoria, the man charged with the Capital Murder of 14-year-old Great Bend resident Alicia Debolt, the defense asked for a court order where the victim’s loved ones would be warned prior to sensitive testimony to prevent emotional outbursts during the jury trial.

Defense Attorney Jeffery Wicks said when they get to sensitive testimony, they need to warn the family ahead of time so they can exit the courtroom beforehand. Kevin O’Connor with the Attorney General’s office said its common practice to make the family aware of sensitive testimony, and it shouldn’t require a court order.

Barton County Judge Hannalore Kits denied the motion stating that the victim’s witness coordinator consults with the family, and if there’s an issue during the hearing, she can escort them out of the courtroom without an interruption.