Jason Sypher a escorted from court on Sept. 10, 2018, by Portage Co. Deputy Eric Koepsell. (Metro Wire photo) Jason Sypher a escorted from court on Sept. 10, 2018, by Portage Co. Deputy Eric Koepsell. (Metro Wire photo) Sypher murder trial scheduled to begin Monday October 8, 2019 Keep community journalism going. Subscribe today for online annual or monthly access! Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password