Dennis Phillips publisher@robconews.com Robertson County News FRANKLIN — A Robertson County woman accused of killing her husband in April 2023 is scheduled to stand trial October 20, 2025. Brittany Rose Albers, 36, is charged with the murder of her husband, Cody M. Albers, 39, following a fatal shooting at their home northeast of Franklin. Jury selection for the case will begin in Robertson County District Court, with District Judge Bryan F. Russ Jr. presiding. Assistant County Attorney Jami Lowry will serve as lead prosecutor. The shooting occurred just before 10 a.m. on April 18, 2023, at the couple’s residence on Red Rock Road, a rural area outside Franklin. Deputies from the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of gunfire and discovered Cody Albers deceased at the scene from a gunshot wound. Brittany Albers was detained and later booked into the Robertson County Jail around 12:30 p.m. on a murder charge. She was subsequently released on a $500,000 bond while awaiting trial. Investigators described the case as an isolated domestic incident. While no official motive has been disclosed, authorities said the shooting appeared to have stemmed from a family disturbance. During her initial interview, Brittany Albers reportedly claimed she acted in self-defense, telling investigators that her husband was throwing objects at her during a heated confrontation before she fired the weapon. The couple’s children were at school when the shooting occurred, according to officials familiar with the case. The death of Cody Albers sent shockwaves throughout Robertson County, where the family was well known and deeply rooted in the Franklin community. In the days that followed, friends, relatives, and neighbors expressed collective grief and disbelief. Cody’s family later released a public statement through KBTX’s Rusty Surette, describing him as a beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and grandson. They remembered him as someone who never met a stranger, was quick to lend a helping hand, and always found ways to make others laugh. The family thanked the community for its overwhelming support and asked for continued prayers, especially for Cody’s children. Funeral services for Cody were held April 28, 2023, at Hillier Funeral Home of Bryan, located at 2301 E 29th St., Bryan, TX 77802. The public viewing began at 11 a.m., followed by services at noon. The service drew a large crowd of friends, coworkers, and community members paying their final respects. In the wake of his passing, Cody’s family established a GoFundMe campaign to help offset funeral and related expenses. The family wrote that “given the abrupt and unforeseen circumstances of his passing, the expenses for his funeral have been unexpectedly put on his immediate family.” The online fundraiser resonated deeply with the community, quickly surpassing its original goal. By the end of the campaign, the page had raised $15,490 in donations from friends, neighbors, and supporters across the Brazos Valley and beyond. Many donors left messages describing Cody as a man of character, faith, and humor who brought positivity to every room. Others shared personal stories of his willingness to help those in need, reinforcing the picture of a man remembered for his generosity and devotion to family. Court records show that Brittany Albers appeared before the Robertson County District Court for a status hearing in May 2024, at which time the trial was formally set. The murder trial is scheduled to begin October 20, 2025, with jury selection starting that morning at the Robertson County Courthouse in Franklin, where District Judge Bryan F. Russ Jr. will hear the case. Prosecutors are expected to argue that the shooting was not an act of self-defense, while the defense maintains that Brittany Albers acted out of fear during a domestic dispute. As the trial approaches, the case continues to draw attention throughout Robertson County, both for its tragic nature and its emotional impact on a community still coming to terms with the loss of one of its own. The proceedings this fall are expected to shed new light on the events that led to Cody Albers’ death — and ultimately determine the fate of the woman accused of taking his life.