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Monica Casey

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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Monica Casey, WRAL News

    Faith Hedgepeth trial: Judge dismisses potential juror who said case 'has nothing to do with him' (opens the original)

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    A judge dismissed a potential juror Thursday in the murder trial of UNC-Chapel Hill student Faith Hedgepeth after asking a deputy questions about the punishment for contempt of court. Defense attorneys are questioning potential jurors in the trial of Miguel Salguero-Olivares, who was arrested in 2021 and charged with Hedgepeth’s 2012 murder. Attorneys on both sides have opportunities during jury selection to remove potential jurors, but the judge can also dismiss jurors for cause. In this case,

  2. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Monica Casey, WRAL Durham Reporter

    Jury selection enters day three in UNC student murder trial (opens the original)

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    Interviewing of potential jurors in the UNC student murder trial continued throughout the day on Wednesday. Faith Hedgepeth was murdered in September of 2012, and Miguel Salguero-Olivares was arrested for her murder in 2021. During Wednesday’s questioning, jurors were asked standard questions, including about their past experiences and feelings about the criminal justice system and law enforcement. Two potential jurors were released by the court after they said they would not be able to handle v

  3. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Monica Casey, WRAL Durham Reporter

    Potential jurors for UNC student murder case questioned about media coverage impact (opens the original)

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    Jury selection has entered its second day in the murder trial of UNC student Faith Hedgepeth. Miguel Salguero-Olivares was arrested in 2021 in connection with Hedgepeth’s 2012 murder. The case has been covered widely by media outlets, including WRAL, over the past 14 years. Attorneys for both the prosecution and defense are questioning potential jurors one at a time about media coverage of the case. During those one-on-one conversations in the courtroom, potential jurors are asked what they know

  4. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Monica Casey, WRAL Durham Reporter

    Jury selection now underway in trial for man accused of killing UNC student Faith Hedgepeth (opens the original)

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    Jury selection is underway in the trial of Miguel Salguero-Olivares, the man charged with killing UNC student Faith Hedgepeth. Hedgepeth was found dead in her off-campus apartment in September of 2012. Salguero-Olivares was arrested and charged with her death in 2021. WRAL has followed the twists and turns over the course of the nine year investigation and the five years since Salguero-Olivares’ arrest. Court began at 10:15 Monday morning with the final remaining pre-trial motions. Those include

  5. Article · Sep 18, 2026 · Monica Casey, WRAL Durham Reporter

    ‘Time to get to work’: Durham swears in new police chief Stephanie Mardis (opens the original)

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    Durham Police Chief Stephanie Mardis received a standing ovation before she began speaking at her swearing-in Friday morning. Dozens of friends, family members and law enforcement leaders from the Triangle and Triad gathered at the Durham Performing Arts Center for the ceremony. Mardis was joined onstage by church leaders, her son and her mother. “Thank you for seeing me, for the vote of confidence to lead this great organization with honor and integrity,” Mardis said. “I truly believe the Lord

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