GUILTY MD - Rachel Morin, 37, left for walk on Ma & Pa Trail 6pm, car found at Williams St entrance, Bel Air, 5 Aug 2023 #3 *Arrest*

[tarabull]

1 year ago, Rachel Morin was murdered off Maryland trail. Here's a look at the high-profile case.

A year ago, Rachel Morin left home for a run on the popular Ma & Pa Trail in Harford County and didn't return.

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[nhmemorymaker]

Such a sad and very long year....
But hopefully we do see the possibility of justice for Rachel.
We have to hope hope hope nothing gets in the way of getting that justice.

 

[Elley Mae]

One whistleblower, Mark Jones, addressed the case of Rachel Morin, a Maryland mother of five who was raped and murdered last August by an illegal immigrant whose DNA was never collected -- despite encountering DHS at least three times prior to Morin’s assault. Jones noted that, had DHS followed the law and collected the subject’s DNA even once among multiple encounters at the border, he would’ve been on law enforcement’s radar and may have been apprehended before Morin’s murder.

Grassley Shines Light on DHS’ Failure to Collect DNA from Illegal Immigrants | U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa

WASHINGTON – Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) hosted a roundtable examining...

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[MassGuy]

Bodycam video shows arrest of suspect in Rachel Morin’s killing

Victor Martinez-Hernandez was taken into custody in June at a bar in Tulsa, Oklahoma, 10 months after Morin’s body was found off the Ma & Pa Heritage Trail in Harford County.

www.thebaltimorebanner.com

 

[PommyMommy]

Bodycam video shows arrest of suspect in Rachel Morin’s killing

Victor Martinez-Hernandez was taken into custody in June at a bar in Tulsa, Oklahoma, 10 months after Morin’s body was found off the Ma & Pa Heritage Trail in Harford County.

www.thebaltimorebanner.com

Holy cow, I pulled it up on YouTube and it's an hour and a half long!

 

[Knox]

Holy cow, I pulled it up on YouTube and it's an hour and a half long!

Did you watch this Pommy, if so what did they do for 90 minutes?

 

[Megnut]

Did you watch this Pommy, if so what did they do for 90 minutes?

I watched at 1.5 and 2.0 playback speed. Rough breakdown
1st 20+ minutes, he's handcuffed outside the establishment where he was arrested.
Next 20+ minutes, he's in the back of a squad car, still on site.
Next 20+ minutes, he's in transit to the police station.
Final segment, he's at the police station, mostly seated and cuffed, while LE does paperwork.

Unhurried.

And hopefully by the book.

JMO

 

[PommyMommy]

Did you watch this Pommy, if so what did they do for 90 minutes?

I never made it all the way through. Thanks to @Megnut for the summary!

 

[sds71]

TRIAL of rachel morin’s accused killer has been postponed to April 1, 2025

https://twitter.com/x/status/1842204667427614994

 

[PommyMommy]

OCT 4, 2024

https://www.newsnationnow.com/crime/rachel-morin-murder-suspect-court-hearing-motions/

Victor Martinez-Hernandez, an El Salvador national, will appear in Harford County Circuit Court for a motions hearing on charges of rape, kidnapping and murder.

In a motions hearing, the judge will listen to arguments from the defense and prosecution regarding pretrial matters, such as evidence allowed at trial, a change of venue or excluding specific witness testimony.

Suspect in Rachel Morin murder appears in court for first time since arrest

The man accused of murdering Rachel Morin in Harford County last August appeared in court for the first time since his arrest Friday morning.

www.cbsnews.com

Rachel Morin's family attorney, Randolph Rice, said the hearing may address key pre-trial issues, such as the admissibility of evidence, a change of venue, or witness testimony limitations.

"While we hope for timely justice, it is possible that both parties may request a postponement, which could delay the current trial date of October 23," Rice said in a statement.

 

[Dotta]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1842298339888415137

"Rachel Morin's alleged killer came face to face with her family for the first time in court today -
but refused to meet their eye.

The sight of the accused,
'brought an overwhelming sense of grief and sadness'
to Morin's mother Patty,
who tearfully commented on the pain of seeing the man accused of taking her daughter's life.

'The family is strong and taking this in stride,
knowing that justice will take time.

We remain committed to ensuring that Rachel's memory is honored
and justice is served',
attorney Randolph Rice said.

He said
that Hernandez appeared 'stone cold' during the hearing,
even as Patty stared at him intently.
....
The pretrial hearing took place at Harford County Circuit Court on Friday."

 

[PommyMommy]

The suspect, Victor Martinez-Hernandez was present in court for the first time today. He wore a striped black and white jumpsuit and was shackled at the hands and feet. Morin’s mom, Patty was brought to tears when he entered the room.

Speaking through and interpreter, Martinez-Hernandez revealed he has a 7th grade education and is seeing a psychologist at the detention center.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1842241959659782621

 

[PommyMommy]

OCT 4, 2024

Trial for Rachel Morin's accused murderer postponed to April

The trial for the man accused of murdering Rachel Morin has now been postponed until April 1st.The defense requested additional time to review a “voluminous” am

foxbaltimore.com

The defense requested additional time to review a “voluminous” amount of evidence, and the state did not object.

Rachel Morin's murder suspect waives right to speedy trial, hearing delayed to 2025

The man charged in the rape and death of a Harford County mother of five appeared in person in court on Friday.

www.cbsnews.com

Rachel Morin's murder suspect waives right to speedy trial, hearing delayed to 2025

The man charged in the rape and death of a Harford County mother of five appeared in person in court on Friday.

www.cbsnews.com

The appearance was originally scheduled as a motion hearing. It changed to a postponement hearing after the defense filed a motion to move the beginning of the trial to next year. The trial was supposed to begin later this month but has been pushed back to April 2025, allowing the defense more time to review evidence, which public defender Marcus Jenkins called "voluminous".

Rachel Morin murder suspect's trial delayed to 2025

An El Salvadorean man charged in Maryland over the killing of Rachel Morin will face trial next year.

www.wbaltv.com

The defendant participated through a Spanish interpreter and told the judge he's 24, finished the seventh grade and is being treated by a psychologist at the detention center.

He also said he wants to keep his three public defenders, who said they need more time to go through all of the discovery evidence, including one terabyte of video surveillance data.

Harford County judge postpones trial for man accused of killing Rachel Morin

Harford County Circuit Judge Yolanda L. Curtin on Friday granted a request from Victor Martinez-Hernandez’s attorneys to postpone his trial until April 1, 2025. Martinez-Hernandez is charged with first- and second-degree murder, first- and second-degree rape, third-degree sex offense and kidnapping.

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Outside the courtroom, Matt McMahon, the father of Rachel Morin’s oldest child, Faye, said it was a “good day.”

Martinez-Hernandez, he said, was in court. Though a judge postponed the trial, McMahon said he expected that to happen given the amount of evidence.

Said McMahon: “It’s better to have a fair trial than a rushed trial.”

 

[Charlot123]

One whistleblower, Mark Jones, addressed the case of Rachel Morin, a Maryland mother of five who was raped and murdered last August by an illegal immigrant whose DNA was never collected -- despite encountering DHS at least three times prior to Morin’s assault. Jones noted that, had DHS followed the law and collected the subject’s DNA even once among multiple encounters at the border, he would’ve been on law enforcement’s radar and may have been apprehended before Morin’s murder.

Grassley Shines Light on DHS’ Failure to Collect DNA from Illegal Immigrants | U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa

WASHINGTON – Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) hosted a roundtable examining...

www.grassley.senate.gov

Well, several questions come to mind:

- did DHS fail to collect the accused’ DNA because they were disorganized and unprofessional?

- did DHS fail to collect his DNA because money changed hands?

- Or did DHS failed to collect DNA merely there was not enough DNA test kits, given how many people cross the border?

I think it is very easy: to lift the paper trail and compare how many kits get shipped to the southern border monthly vs the amount of people crossing the border during the same time.

 

[Knox]

The defendant participated through a Spanish interpreter and told the judge he's 24, finished the seventh grade and is being treated by a psychologist at the detention center.

He also said he wants to keep his three public defenders, who said they need more time to go through all of the discovery evidence, including one terabyte of video surveillance data.

Rachel Morin murder suspect's trial delayed to 2025

An El Salvadorean man charged in Maryland over the killing of Rachel Morin will face trial next year.

www.wbaltv.com

 

[Knox]

Rachel Morin's mom pleads senators 'hear our cries for help' in mass deportations hearing testimony

During a hearing on mass deportation and its effects, Patty Morin will testify about her daughter and her killing, allegedly at the hands of an illegal immigrant.

www.yahoo.com

 

[FromGermany1]

The defendant participated through a Spanish interpreter and told the judge he's 24, finished the seventh grade and is being treated by a psychologist at the detention center.

He also said he wants to keep his three public defenders, who said they need more time to go through all of the discovery evidence, including one terabyte of video surveillance data.

Rachel Morin murder suspect's trial delayed to 2025

An El Salvadorean man charged in Maryland over the killing of Rachel Morin will face trial next year.

www.wbaltv.com

Is everyone, charged with rape and murder, offered 3 (three!!) public defenders?

Are there statistics, which show, how many public defenders are involved in these cases? Graded by nationality (of the defendant) perhaps?

 

[FansBlowing]

There's probably one experienced public defender and two other inexperienced attorneys who are helping just to learn. Maybe they put these cases on their resumes too?

 

[NoSpoonFeeding]

Is everyone, charged with rape and murder, offered 3 (three!!) public defenders?

Are there statistics, which show, how many public defenders are involved in these cases? Graded by nationality (of the defendant) perhaps?

Nationality of the defendant has nothing to do with the (3) public defenders assigned to defend someone charged with 1st degree murder, there is nothing unusual about this. If a defendant isn't given adequate legal defense, it will be challenged and it could jeopardise the prosecution.

Even a privately hired attorney would not handle a murder charge without other attorneys assisting them.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Because of this vilification, “the Defendant believes that in impartial jury cannot be empaneled in Harford County, and that as a result, he cannot receive a fair trial in Harford County,” the motion states.

The motion also states the prosecution has filed a document saying they will seek a life sentence without the possibility of parole.

“The Defendant’s motion to change venue is a procedural step often seen in high-profile cases. While the judicial process must ensure fairness, we trust the court will weigh all factors carefully, including the rights of the victim’s family and the importance of a transparent legal process,” wrote Randolph Rice, who represents Morin’s family, in an email to The Baltimore Sun.

“The Morin family remains steadfast in their faith that the judicial system will deliver justice for Rachel. We are confident that the court will make a decision that upholds the integrity of this case and serves the interests of justice,” he continued.

Rachel Morin case: Defense seeks to move trial out of Harford County

BALTIMORE — The defense team representing Victor Martinez-Hernandez motioned for a change of venue out of Harford County Circuit Court in a Monday filing, stating their client “cannot receive a fair trial” there. Martinez-Hernandez, 24, of El Salvador, is charged with first- and second-degree...

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