Opening arguments are close to starting in Faith Hedgepeth murder trial

News & Observer reporter Virginia Bridges reports on the murder trial of UNC-Chapel Hill student Faith Hedgepeth’s killing about to start 14 years after her murder. Prosecutors and defense attorneys are preparing to deliver opening statements that could establish lasting impressions on the jury. For seven days, the attorneys have asked potential jurors questions, getting to know the 12 individuals they selected, along with three of the four alternatives so far, who will decide whether to convict Miguel Salguero Olivares of raping and killing the 19-year-old Hedgepeth.

By The News&Observer

Published October 7, 2026

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