Blair Sabol

1 week ago | wmar2news.com | Blair Sabol

WASHINTON, D.C. - After a jury convicted an undocumented migrant in the murder of a Maryland woman earlier this week, her mother is now criticizing a U.S. senator's attempts to intervene in a deportation case that's become a political flashpoint. "Why are we not protecting the American citizens? It's just common sense. Why are we not protecting our children?" Patty Morin said. On Wednesday, Sen.

1 week ago | wmar2news.com | Blair Sabol

HARFORD COUNTY, M.d. - The jury is now deliberating what the fate of defendant Victor Martinez-Hernandez after nine days of trial. The defense and prosecution both gave passionate closing arguments to the jury before they were sent to discuss the case for the first time since trial began. Martinez is accused of kidnapping, raping and murdering Rachel Morin in August 2023. TRIAL DAY 9- potentially the last day of the Rachel Morin case.

1 week ago | wmar2news.com | Blair Sabol

HARFORD COUNTY, M.d. - The trial in the Rachel Morin case is nearing the end. After two days of jury selection and six days prosecutors spent building their case the jury is expected to begin their deliberations Monday, deciding defendant Victor Martinez-Hernandez's fate. The state called 32 witnesses, including Morin's daughters, boyfriend, several law enforcement from Harford County and the Tulsa Police Department.

2 weeks ago | wmar2news.com | Blair Sabol

The state has dozens of potential witnesses listed-almost 70. Most likely, the public won't hear from every one of them; however, the public will most definitely be hearing from numerous experts this week. Digital forensics, forensic pathology, and, key to this case, DNA will take center stage as well. VIDEO: Trial in Rachel Morin case continuesMegan Waltimyer, a digital forensic expert with the Harford County Sheriff's Office, will likely take the stand this week.

2 weeks ago | wmar2news.com | Blair Sabol

HARFORD COUNTY, M.d. - Friday marked the first day of opening statements and witness testimony in the high profile Rachel Morin case. The state called five witnesses, including Morin's two eldest children and boyfriend, with whom she had just become "Facebook official" with days prior to her death. They painted a picture of Morin's last day alive. And then, the panicked moments that followed when they realized she hadn't returned.