‘Rose Petal Murder’: Former Prosecutor’s Account Fuels New Trial Bid
Defense attorneys say a former solicitor reviewed disputed evidence months before Hughes' murder trial — and shared his findings with the office prosecuting the case....
Camille Guthrie
‘Rose Petal Murder:’ Appeal Takes Aim at Prosecutors
by Jenn Wood
Attorneys for convicted killer Zach Hughes put the state on the spot as they seek to overturn his murder conviction......
Appeals Court Sends ‘Rose Petal Murder’ Case Back To Trial Court
by Jenn Wood
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 Trial
by Jenn Wood
Attorneys contend prosecutors' post-trial admissions raise questions about the fairness of Hughes' conviction....
Guilty Plea Adds New Dimension to ‘Rose Petal Murder’ Appeal
by Jenn Wood
Newly obtained hearing transcript sheds light on related allegations that have become a flashpoint in Zachary Hughes' appeal of his conviction......