US EditionTrial begins for Salvadoran fugitive accused in deadly attack of Maryland hiker
- The murder trial of Victor Martinez-Hernandez began with opening statements and witness testimonies on April 4, 2025, as he faces charges related to the death of Rachel Morin, whose body was discovered on August 5, 2023, in Maryland.
- Morin's boyfriend, Richard Tobin, testified about the day she went missing, stating he became worried when she did not respond to texts.
- Prosecutors presented DNA evidence linking Martinez-Hernandez to the crime, while defense attorneys argued that the evidence does not clearly prove his guilt, mentioning unanswered questions about the case.
- Martinez-Hernandez has pleaded not guilty to all charges, and the outcome of the trial could lead to a life sentence for him.
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Rachel Morin’s mom fights tears as prosecutors describe 150-foot bloody trail that led to murdered daughter’s body
Rachel Morin's horrific murder is "a mother's worst nightmare," prosecutor Alison Healey told a jury during opening remarks Friday as Morin's heartbroken mother, Patricia Morin, sat in the courtroom gallery holding back tears.
Opening statements in trial for slain Maryland mother Rachel Morin
Editor’s Note: This story contains discussions of rape or sexual assault that may be disturbing. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, you can find help and discreet resources on the National Sexual Assault Hotline website or by calling 1-800-656-4673. BEL AIR, Md. (NewsNation) — Opening statements were heard Friday in the trial of a man accused of murdering a Maryland woman who was jogging on a po…
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