After 19 days, the trial for the man accused of killing UNC student Faith Hedgepeth has concluded, as has our daily live blog of trial proceedings.
On Friday, a jury found Miguel Salguero-Olivares guilty of murder, rape, burglary and sexual offense. He was sentenced to life in prison.
During the trial, 9th Street reporters published stories about the key takeaways and defense attorneys’ decision not to put on any evidence. As the jury tried to reach a verdict, reporter Niles Luke wrote about factors that could impact the length of jury deliberations.
Thank you for following our coverage.
–Sarah Krueger, Managing Editor
Photo at top: During a news conference at the conclusion of the trial, Hedgepeth’s family members wore shirts to symbolize “Faith over fear.” Photo by Sarah Krueger — The 9th Street Journal