Rachel Morin murder trial hears emotional testimonies from family, witnesses

The trial of Victor Martinez-Hernandez, accused of murdering Rachel Morin, began with emotional testimony from her daughters and boyfriend. Morin, a fitness enthusiast and mother of five, went for a run on the Ma and Pa Trail on August 5, 2023, but failed to return; her body was discovered the next day, with the cause of death determined as strangulation and blunt force trauma. Witnesses recounted their last interactions with Morin, noting how she abruptly stopped responding to messages around 7 p.m. on the day she disappeared. The prosecution outlined a disturbing timeline of the events leading to her death, while the defense argued that the state has not proven its case. The trial has garnered national attention, intertwining with discussions on U.S. immigration policy, as Martinez-Hernandez unlawfully entered the U.S. in 2023. Testimony will continue on Monday with further details expected to emerge.