💨 Abstract

Victor Martinez-Hernandez, a 24-year-old fugitive from El Salvador, was sentenced to life without parole for the 2023 murder and rape of Rachel Morin in Maryland. Martinez-Hernandez was convicted based on DNA evidence and was found to have entered the U.S. illegally. The case sparked national debate during the 2024 presidential election, highlighting border security issues.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff