(DCNF)—Patty Morin, whose daughter Rachel Morin was killed by an illegal immigrant, appeared on Fox News Tuesday to describe the graphic evidence tied to her daughter’s murder, saying “justice was served” in his conviction.
Illegal migrant Victor Antonio Martinez-Hernandez, 24, was convicted Monday by a Maryland jury for the death of Rachel Morin while she was hiking on Aug. 5, 2023. On “Hannity,” the Fox host offered his condolences to Patty. Hannity said that the conviction may bring some “vindication,” but he asked Morin if “it’s in a lot of ways hollow.”
“Yeah. I think the American people don’t understand the gruesome brutality of the crime. A lot of the details were left out when they gave us the outline of what they were going to present to the prosecutors,” Patty said. “But when you were actually sitting in the courtroom, we were there for the whole trial, and they showed over 500 pieces of evidence and very, very graphic crime scene photos and autopsy photos.”
“When you saw that three-fourths of her brain was hemorrhaged, that three-fourths of her skull was bashed in, she had a six-inch square in the back of her head where the skull was shattered the way that you would crush an eggshell. Her face was bashed in,” Patty added. “She had literally bruises, contusions, scrapes all over her body. The murderer dragged her 150 yards as blood gushed out of her head into the tunnel. Then he put her up against the tunnel wall and raped her.”
Martinez-Hernandez was convicted of first-degree murder, first-degree rape, third-degree sexual offense and kidnapping, with Harford County State’s Attorney Alison Healey saying they will seek the maximum sentence for the illegal migrant.
Patty went on to describe how Martinez-Hernandez left her daughter’s body, calling out the Biden-Harris administration for its role in the southern border crisis.
“You could see her body, and you see the outline of blood from her head running down. So you see the outline of her body and blood on the tunnel wall. These are the kind of people that the Biden-Harris administration has allowed into our country,” Patty said. “They think that it’s OK to defend them instead of defending my daughter and protecting us. I don’t understand that.”
Patty went on to thank law enforcement officials and various agencies who played a role in bringing the case together, before describing her family’s reaction to the final verdict reading Monday.
“When we heard the verdict, it was very sad because we had to relive and see everything that my daughter suffered. But then, at the same time, we were convinced that this was the murderer and that justice was served,” Patty said.
Members of the Biden-Harris administration capped off their time in the White House with roughly 8.5 million encounters at the southern border, reaching record highs while in office. Prior to Martinez-Hernandez’s arrest, the 24-year-old was wanted for murder in his home country. He illegally crossed into the United States multiple times in 2023.
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Starting the Day With a Scripture-Inspired Roast Helps Center Your Thoughts on Eternal Truths Amid Temporal Pressures
The world can seem chaotic, especially right after we wake up. Many believers start their mornings reaching for something familiar — a hot cup of coffee — yet end up settling for mediocre brews that do little more than deliver a caffeine jolt. The daily grind of life, with its endless distractions, news cycles, and responsibilities, can leave even the most faithful feeling spiritually parched alongside their physical fatigue. What if your morning ritual could do more than wake you up? What if it could ground you in truth, nourish your body with exceptional quality, and quietly advance a kingdom purpose at the same time?
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