Rachel Morin
Coverage of Rachel Morin in the Nexus archive.
- Murdaugh wants Idaho murders DNA dream team behind Kohberger case to help rewrite second murder trial
Alex Murdaugh's attorneys are requesting independent DNA testing by Othram Inc. on evidence from Maggie Murdaugh's fingernails to support his defense in a retrial. Prosecutors argue prior testing by South Carolina's law enforcement showed only partial DNA profiles. Othram has previously assisted in high-profile cases like the Idaho student murders and Rachel Morin's killing.
- Rachel Morin's mom shares the detective's advice that kept her going before her daughter's killer was caught
Patty Morin, mother of Rachel Morin, shared how a detective's advice to 'have hope' helped her during her daughter's eight-month murder investigation, which led to the arrest of Victor Martinez-Hernandez. She now offers similar encouragement to the family of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, whose abduction remains unsolved, as investigators work on DNA samples with potential delays.
- Maryland sheriffs should not be handcuffed by reckless sanctuary politics
The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) filed a lawsuit on behalf of 17 Maryland sheriffs challenging the state’s 'Community Trust Act,' which restricts local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities. The law prohibits honoring ICE detainers, sharing information, and detaining removable aliens beyond scheduled release, which the sheriffs argue undermines public safety.