Originally published Sept. 13, 2013.

The man accused of pulling the trigger in the shooting of Brevard County Deputy Barbara Pill last year will stand trial before his alleged accomplice.

A judge ruled Friday, scheduling Brandon Bradley's first-degree murder trial to begin Jan. 27, 2014, with a trial date for the other defendant, Andria Kerchner, to follow. A judge granted separate trials for the two last month.

Bradley's trial is expected to last four to five weeks. Kerchner's trial will begin after Bradley's is finished.

Both suspects were transported to the Brevard County Courthouse in Viera for the status hearing Friday, but only Kerchner appeared in court. The public defender representing Bradley waived his client's right to appear, despite being hauled in from the Seminole County Jail. He did not give a reason.

Investigators said Bradley shot and killed Deputy Barbara Pill in March 2012 during a traffic stop in Melbourne. Kerchner was in the car with Bradley.

Following the shooting, deputies said the two suspects led authorities on a high-speed chase before they crashed and were arrested.

Before Bradley's trial date, attorney Randy Moore said he plans to file a motion to suppress statements Bradley made to law enforcement the day he was arrested.

"As far as the motion to suppress, I think the court is going to have to -- well, I know the court is going to have to watch -- and listen to the statement by Mr. Bradley," said Moore. "That, plus the testimony and argument, will take about a day and a half."

Kerchner's attorneys were in court Wednesday to argue a similar motion, saying statements she made at the time of her arrest should not be used at her trial. They said she was under the influence of drugs and not competent to remain silent.

The judge said she would make a decision by Nov. 8.

So, happens between now and January? Depositions.

The prosecution has already deposed more than 60 potential witnesses, with more planned.