
The trial of Victor Martinez-Hernandez, a 24-year-old Salvadoran national accused of raping and murdering Rachel Morin in August 2023, is set to begin this Tuesday with jury selection. The case, which has garnered national attention partly due to Martinez-Hernandez's immigration status, is expected to last two weeks.
Morin, a 37-year-old mother of five, was last seen heading out for a walk on the Ma & Pa Trail in Bel Air, Maryland. Her body was discovered the following day, and DNA evidence recovered from the scene was linked to a home invasion and assault in California. Authorities used the match to identify Martinez-Hernandez as a suspect.