Rachel Morin Murder Trial: Suspect Denies Being in Maryland
The trial for the murder of Rachel Morin, a Bel-Air woman killed in August 2023, continues Monday. Victor Antonio Martinez-Hernandez, an illegal immigrant from El Salvador, is accused of the crime. Martinez-Hernandez has denied ever being in Maryland at the time of Morin's death. The trial is expected to present evidence and testimony related to the case.
The murder trial of Victor Antonio Martinez-Hernandez, the Salvadoran illegal immigrant accused of killing Rachel Morin in Bel-Air, Maryland, is set to continue Monday. Morin was murdered in August 2023, sparking a widespread investigation. Martinez-Hernandez has pleaded not guilty and maintains that he was never in Maryland when the crime occurred. Prosecutors are expected to present evidence linking Martinez-Hernandez to the crime scene, including forensic evidence and witness testimony. The defense is anticipated to challenge the evidence and offer an alibi for the suspect. The trial is being closely watched by the community and across the nation as it raises questions about immigration and public safety.