NORWICH – The husband and wife accused of killing their adopted, 16-year-old child have had their jury murder trial postponed until November, reported the Chenango County Court.

Ernest Franklin II, 36, and Heather Franklin, 34, both of Guilford, are accused of committing second-degree murder, a class A felony.

Prosecution and Chenango County Sheriff’s Detective John Fern said the two watched a movie called “Manchester by the Sea,” prior to the murder. In the movie the main character accidentally burns down his home and kills his children without being charged by police.

Police believe the Franklins worked together to murder their disabled son, Jeffrey, and set fire to their home after watching the movie.

According to the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office, Jeffrey was a special needs child adopted by the Franklins over seven years ago.