Jury reaches verdict after deliberating for less than an hour in the Rachel Morin case

The jury has reached a verdict in the trial of the Rachel Morin case. The defense and prosecution both gave passionate closing arguments to the jury before they were sent to discuss the case for the first time since trial began. Martinez is accused of kidnapping, raping and murdering Rachel Morin in August 2023. The prosecution has asked for the jury to find him guilty of 1st degree premeditated murder, and a punishment of life in prison without the possibility of parole. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.