A Prince William County jury convicted Naresh Bhatt on Nov. 10, 2026, of first-degree murder in the death of his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, and of concealing and defiling her body. Sentencing is March 12, 2027. This live coverage has ended.
A federal jury in Boston convicted former Stoughton police officer Matthew Farwell on Nov. 10, 2026, of killing Sandra Birchmore and her unborn son. Life in prison is mandatory, and sentencing is Feb. 3, 2027. This live coverage has ended.
A Durham County jury found Miguel Enrique Salguero-Olivares guilty on Oct. 23, 2026, of first-degree murder, rape, sexual offense and burglary in the 2012 killing of UNC-Chapel Hill student Faith Hedgepeth. He was sentenced to life without parole. He has filed notice of appeal and asked for a new trial.