Testimony Begins in Multiple U.S. Murder Trials Involving Minors

Several trials have recently commenced involving accused perpetrators of violent crimes. In Missoula County, Miles Miller is on trial for the murder of his mother, Taeko "Teri" Miller, with the prosecution alleging he killed her for inheritance money while the defense argues DNA evidence excludes him and points to unknown assailants. In Baltimore, Alexis Cancel-Soto faces charges related to the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Cameran Holt during a gun battle involving multiple armed individuals; the defense contends the defendant was unaware he had fatally wounded Holt and was attacked first. In Rochester, Taquida Hendrix is on trial for arson and murder after a house fire she allegedly started resulted in the death of 5-year-old Malakai Stovall; testimony includes accounts from first responders and neighbors who witnessed related altercations. These cases highlight complex legal disputes involving family dynamics, claims of self-defense, and tragic loss of life, with families seeking justice amid ongoing proceedings.