Zachary Hughes’ Attorneys Discuss ‘Rose Petal Murder’ TrialFITSNewsMarch 11, 2025March 14, 2025 by FITSNewsMarch 11, 2025March 14, 2025 Mark Moyer and Andrew Moorman share their perspectives......
‘Rose Petal Murder’ Trial: Zachary Hughes Takes the StandJenn WoodFebruary 20, 2025February 24, 2025 by Jenn WoodFebruary 20, 2025February 24, 2025 Wild day of testimony ends in contempt of court ruling for Hughes and arrest of John Mello......
Rose Petal Murder: Zachary Hughes’ Defense Team Fires BackJenn WoodApril 25, 2023February 8, 2025 by Jenn WoodApril 25, 2023February 8, 2025 Battle over encrypted iPhone messages heats up ......
‘Rose Petal Murder’ Appeal Takes New Turn as Hughes Seeks New TrialJenn WoodJuly 1, 2026July 5, 2026 by Jenn WoodJuly 1, 2026July 5, 2026 Attorneys contend prosecutors' post-trial admissions raise questions about the fairness of Hughes' conviction....
Zach Hughes Attorneys Admit He Committed ‘Rose Petal’ KillingJenn WoodFebruary 18, 2025February 20, 2025 by Jenn WoodFebruary 18, 2025February 20, 2025 But they insist he had a reason, and that he's not a murderer......
Rose Petal Murder: John Mello, Zach Hughes Charged With HarassmentFITSNewsSeptember 14, 2023February 8, 2025 by FITSNewsSeptember 14, 2023February 8, 2025 New allegations more closely link accused killer, ex-boyfriend of graphic murder victim ......
Rose Petal Murder: Zach Hughes’ iPhone UnlockedWill FolksApril 6, 2023February 8, 2025 by Will FolksApril 6, 2023February 8, 2025 Deleted WhatsApp messages remain elusive, though ......
Appeals Court Sends ‘Rose Petal Murder’ Case Back To Trial CourtJenn WoodJuly 21, 2026July 23, 2026 by Jenn WoodJuly 21, 2026July 23, 2026 Appellate judges pause Zachary Hughes' appeal, allowing trial court to consider whether newly cited evidence warrants a new murder trial....
Guilty Plea Adds New Dimension to ‘Rose Petal Murder’ AppealJenn WoodJune 9, 2026June 10, 2026 by Jenn WoodJune 9, 2026June 10, 2026 Newly obtained hearing transcript sheds light on related allegations that have become a flashpoint in Zachary Hughes' appeal of his conviction......
Chilling Evidence, Testimony From ‘Rose Petal Murder’ TrialJenn WoodFebruary 13, 2025February 15, 2025 by Jenn WoodFebruary 13, 2025February 15, 2025 Prosecutors show jurors the graphic crime scene... and reveal evidence linking accused killer Zachary Hughes to this savage slaying....