‘Rose Petal Murder’: Prosecutors Push Back at Zachary Hughes’ Bid for a New Trial
State argues disputed child exploitation evidence was neither new nor legally capable of justifying Christina Parcell's murder....
John Mello
‘Rose Petal Murder’: Former Prosecutor’s Account Fuels New Trial Bid
by Jenn Wood
Defense attorneys say a former solicitor reviewed disputed evidence months before Hughes' murder trial — and shared his findings with the office prosecuting the case....
‘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......
‘Rose Petal Murder’ Appeal Sharpens Arguments for Overturning Conviction
by Jenn Wood
Defense focuses appeal on what jurors were never allowed to hear......
‘Rose Petal Murder’: Victim’s Fiancé Strikes Plea Deal
by Jenn Wood
Bradly Post gets seven years for his role in the child sex abuse material scandal which accompanied the savage killing of Christina Parcell in October...
Defense Lays Out Sweeping Appeal of ‘Rose Petal Murder’ Conviction
by Jenn Wood
Defense says jury never heard the full story — and was improperly steered toward a murder verdict...
‘Rose Petal Murder’ Appeal: Another Extension
by Will Folks
Attorneys for convicted killer Zach Hughes ask for more time in submitting their motion for a new trial......