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....
‘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....
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......