Grasse Pleads Not Guilty to Murder in Father's Death
Source: uintacountyherald.com
- Ethan Grasse, 23, pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder for shooting his father dead.
- He claims he fired in self-defense, thinking someone was breaking into his room at 4 a.m.
- His bond stays at $100,000 cash-only, with a jury trial set for May 2026.
Ethan Grasse faces charges for killing his dad, Michael, in their Evanston home after a day of fights and drinking. He says it was self-defense during an early-morning intrusion. The case tests if his actions were justified or criminal.