GUILTY SC - Christine Parcell 41, fatally stabbed by concert pianist, Greenville, 13 Oct 2021 *Arrest*
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I dont know what she provided by testifying either. Perhaps it will click later after others have testified, but right now it makes no sense to put her on the stand. moo
@cathyrusson
Michael Manigualt was a quick witness right after lunch. He knows John Mello (Father of victim's daughter) and defendant #ZacharyHughes. On cross-exam he said of the defendant, "He's a good man in my opinion. That's off the record".
2:49 PM · Feb 12, 2025
Deputy Blake Wolfe is on the stand. They executed a search warrant at a home they discovered by searching through #ZacharyHughes phone. There was a trail camera at that home, they obtained the footage and saw photos of Hughes in a hoodie that looked like it could match the suspect's hoodie.
3:03 PM · Feb 12, 2025
Images captured on the trail cam of #ZacharyHughes on the date of the murder. They are comparing these images to the images of the suspect riding bike/entering home of Christina Parcell.
3:23 PM · Feb 12, 2025
The guardian ad litem in the custody case is on the stand. The jury is not present. This is a proffer to see what the judge will allow.
Michael Manigualt was a quick witness right after lunch. He knows John Mello (Father of victim's daughter) and defendant #ZacharyHughes. On cross-exam he said of the defendant, "He's a good man in my opinion. That's off the record".
2:49 PM · Feb 12, 2025
Deputy Blake Wolfe is on the stand. They executed a search warrant at a home they discovered by searching through #ZacharyHughes phone. There was a trail camera at that home, they obtained the footage and saw photos of Hughes in a hoodie that looked like it could match the suspect's hoodie.
3:03 PM · Feb 12, 2025
Images captured on the trail cam of #ZacharyHughes on the date of the murder. They are comparing these images to the images of the suspect riding bike/entering home of Christina Parcell.
3:23 PM · Feb 12, 2025
The guardian ad litem in the custody case is on the stand. The jury is not present. This is a proffer to see what the judge will allow.
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Vanessa Kormylo who served as the guardian ad litem for John Mello and Christina Parcell's daughter has taken the stand in the Rose Petal Murder trial.
Regarding Mello, Kormylo testified, "His communications were unlike anything I ever encountered as guardian, and so they continued to escalate.”
She told the court that Mello would tell her that she always needed to be looking over her shoulder, that he was coming after her license, that she was going to get arrested for criminal charges that she was "definitely going to jail.”
Kormylo: "Even though I had reason to be concerned about Mr. Mello and how he conducted himself. I also had a duty to investigate the allegations he was making against the mother.”
According to Kormylo, had the custody case gone to trial prior to Parcell's death and she was asked about custody, she would have recommended Parcell having custody.
When asked if Mello would have been aware of her position prior to Parcell's murder, Kormylo says, "He would definitely have been aware of my motion to have him psychologically evaluated.”
Kormylo testified that there is a mechanism in family court that says if you don't visit your child willfully for six months, and if you don't pay child support for your child for a period of six months, your rights can actually be terminated if the court determines that to the child's best interests.
Christina Parcell's murder occurred almost 6 months after the child was returned home from Italy. Mello had not seen his child in almost 6 months.
Hughes' attorney is arguing that Kormylo's testimony about her potential recommendation regarding custody has opened the door to the child po**ography evidence.
The State is arguing that every question they asked of Kormylo goes to show the motive for the murder.
Regarding Mello, Kormylo testified, "His communications were unlike anything I ever encountered as guardian, and so they continued to escalate.”
She told the court that Mello would tell her that she always needed to be looking over her shoulder, that he was coming after her license, that she was going to get arrested for criminal charges that she was "definitely going to jail.”
Kormylo: "Even though I had reason to be concerned about Mr. Mello and how he conducted himself. I also had a duty to investigate the allegations he was making against the mother.”
According to Kormylo, had the custody case gone to trial prior to Parcell's death and she was asked about custody, she would have recommended Parcell having custody.
When asked if Mello would have been aware of her position prior to Parcell's murder, Kormylo says, "He would definitely have been aware of my motion to have him psychologically evaluated.”
Kormylo testified that there is a mechanism in family court that says if you don't visit your child willfully for six months, and if you don't pay child support for your child for a period of six months, your rights can actually be terminated if the court determines that to the child's best interests.
Christina Parcell's murder occurred almost 6 months after the child was returned home from Italy. Mello had not seen his child in almost 6 months.
Hughes' attorney is arguing that Kormylo's testimony about her potential recommendation regarding custody has opened the door to the child po**ography evidence.
The State is arguing that every question they asked of Kormylo goes to show the motive for the murder.
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Prosecutors are building their case accusing Zachary Hughes of murdering Christina Parcell, noting the similarity between clothing the alleged killer wore and clothes Huges was recorded wearing before the homicide.
Forensic technician Kaelyn Ford testifies about rose petals and stems found throughout the scene of Christina Parcell's murder.
Prosecutors are building their case accusing Zachary Hughes of murdering Christina Parcell, noting the similarity between clothing the alleged killer wore and clothes Huges was recorded wearing before the homicide.
Forensic technician Kaelyn Ford testifies about rose petals and stems found throughout the scene of Christina Parcell's murder.
@IndyJenn_
Judge Fant has ruled that the testimony of Vanessa Kormylo did not open the door to the CSAM evidence because her opinion about custody of Parcell's young child was based on what she knew at the time of the murder.
5:18 PM · Feb 12, 2025
Judge Fant has ruled that the testimony of Vanessa Kormylo did not open the door to the CSAM evidence because her opinion about custody of Parcell's young child was based on what she knew at the time of the murder.
5:18 PM · Feb 12, 2025
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I think that’s the right call.
Bradley Post is an awful individual and he will have his day in court.
This is Zach Hughes trial for murdering Parcells.
A lot of talk about CP being involved in Post’s disgusting endeavors but pretty much all of it comes directly from Mello.
Try the murder.
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Just wondering, I was watching the stream of the trial and it seemed like today the testimony suddenly shifted to LE and their investigation of ZH.
Did I miss something because I don’t remember any testimony on why LE decided they even needed to investigate him. Was it just because he was a friend of Mello?
I missed something.
Did I miss something because I don’t remember any testimony on why LE decided they even needed to investigate him. Was it just because he was a friend of Mello?
I missed something.
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I can't understand why someone would get involved romantically with Bradley Post, he appears to be so repulsive. It's such a strange case. IMO, Mello is being painted as completely deranged but surely any person would lose their mind if they knew their daughter was *allegedly* being subjected to abuse by such an offender and nobody was listening to them? JMO MOO
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You are correct! I had it wrong. The trail camera photos of #ZacharyHughes were from two day before the murder.
Key Points
2/13/2025
- Zachary David Hughes is on trial for the 2021 murder of Christina Parcell, his best friend's ex-wife.
- The trial is expected to last more than a week.
- Prosecutors allege Hughes stabbed Parcell to death amidst a custody dispute between Parcell and her ex-husband, John Mello.
- Hughes and Mello were previously charged with harassment for allegedly sending nude photos of Parcell to her fiancé's address and neighbors.
Trial underway for a man accused of stabbing best friend's ex-wife to death in Greer
Zachary David Hughes, a well-known pianist, is on trial in the 2021 death of Christina Parcell, whose body was found surrounded by rose petals
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2/13/2025
I missed yesterday's afternoon testimony and Im catching up.
Disclaimer: Some people may find the contents of this story disturbing.
2/13/2025
Disclaimer: Some people may find the contents of this story disturbing.
2/13/2025
Watch at 10 am ET: Twisted Secrets Murder Trial — SC v. Zachary Hughes — Day Three
https://youtube.com/live/xZoulP79t4Q?si=2y8ELCOF-SbGYKhE via @YouTube
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@IndyJenn_
Day 4 of the Rose Petal Murder trial has begun. GCSO Investigator Dan Bevill has taken the stand.
Bevill investigated the envelopes sent to various individuals containing nude photos of Parcell on escort websites.
Bevill was asked to compare two of the posts within the envelopes. He testified the words were the same, but the font, text and alignment differed.
The second envelope entered into evidence was addressed to Bradly Post's home with his PO Box as the return address. Post's last name was misspelled on the second envelope "Poast”…
Bevill testifies Christina Parcell's name is not on any of the advertisements mailed.
So far envelopes address to Bradly Post, Bradly Poast and Vanessa Kormylo have been entered into evidence.
During direct, Bevill stated cross examination, Bevill told the jury when he typed the url for the escort site into a search engine it no longer existed and redirected to another escort site.
On cross examination Bevill testified it is possible the website existed at one point.
Day 4 of the Rose Petal Murder trial has begun. GCSO Investigator Dan Bevill has taken the stand.
Bevill investigated the envelopes sent to various individuals containing nude photos of Parcell on escort websites.
Bevill was asked to compare two of the posts within the envelopes. He testified the words were the same, but the font, text and alignment differed.
The second envelope entered into evidence was addressed to Bradly Post's home with his PO Box as the return address. Post's last name was misspelled on the second envelope "Poast”…
Bevill testifies Christina Parcell's name is not on any of the advertisements mailed.
So far envelopes address to Bradly Post, Bradly Poast and Vanessa Kormylo have been entered into evidence.
During direct, Bevill stated cross examination, Bevill told the jury when he typed the url for the escort site into a search engine it no longer existed and redirected to another escort site.
On cross examination Bevill testified it is possible the website existed at one point.
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Postal inspector is first up this morning in the #zacharyhughes trial. He helped with the investigation of explicit photos of Christina Parcell that were distributed via mail prior to her murder.
10:39 AM · Feb 13, 2025
Postal inspector is first up this morning in the #zacharyhughes trial. He helped with the investigation of explicit photos of Christina Parcell that were distributed via mail prior to her murder.
10:39 AM · Feb 13, 2025
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Postal Inspector Mike Nicholson has taken the stand. Nicholson assisted the GCSO with their investigation into the mailings sent during the summer of 2021 to determine if there was a possibility for federal charges.
According to Nicholson, the envelopes had Greenville and Knoxville postmarks.
Postal Inspector Mike Nicholson has taken the stand. Nicholson assisted the GCSO with their investigation into the mailings sent during the summer of 2021 to determine if there was a possibility for federal charges.
According to Nicholson, the envelopes had Greenville and Knoxville postmarks.
GCSO Master Deputy Blake Wolfe has been recalled as a witness.
Wolfe is testifying about his involvement in the investigation into the mailings sent prior to Parcell's murder.
Wolfe tells the jury as part of their investigation, they obtained information from both Hughes and Mello's email accounts.
Wolfe testifies there were hundreds of emails between Hughes and Mello.
Investigators located an email forwarded by Mello to Hughes sent on May 16, 2021. The forwarded email was from a proton email account claiming to be a private investigative company called Mullen Investigations.
When investigators attempted to locate the private investigative company, they were unsuccessful.
The email contained the same escort ad that was mailed during the summer of 2021.
Wolfe is testifying about his involvement in the investigation into the mailings sent prior to Parcell's murder.
Wolfe tells the jury as part of their investigation, they obtained information from both Hughes and Mello's email accounts.
Wolfe testifies there were hundreds of emails between Hughes and Mello.
Investigators located an email forwarded by Mello to Hughes sent on May 16, 2021. The forwarded email was from a proton email account claiming to be a private investigative company called Mullen Investigations.
When investigators attempted to locate the private investigative company, they were unsuccessful.
The email contained the same escort ad that was mailed during the summer of 2021.
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