Was Raul Valle Wise to Reject a 40-Year Plea Deal?
Julie Grant asks whether Valle was wise to decline a 40-year plea deal. Plus, a possible Travis Decker sighting. More
July 8, 2025
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Self-Defense
In some cases of assault and murder, the defendant claims they had no choice but to act to protect themselves or others.
Preppy Party Murder Trial: Jury Says They’re ‘Hopelessly Deadlocked’
After deliberating for two and a half hours, the jury in Raul Valle's murder trial told the judge that they are 'hopelessly deadlocked.' More
July 7, 2025
Preppy Party Murder Trial: Self-Defense or Murder?
As the jury prepares to begin its deliberations in Raul Valle's case, Julie Grant takes a close look at the deadly stabbing. More
July 7, 2025
Knife in a Fist Fight: Raul Valle’s Self-Defense Argument is Tough Sell
The evidence is in and the arguments have been made in Raul Valle's trial, where he's charged with murdering James McGrath. More
July 3, 2025
Prosecution Says Raul Valle’s Actions Were Retaliatory, Not Self-Defense
Prosecutor Marc Durso said 'you can't bring a weapon to a fist fight' while reiterating that Raul Valle's actions were retaliatory. More
July 3, 2025
Raul Valle’s Defense: ‘So Much Stupid Running Around That Night’
Raul Valle's defense attorney asked the jury to consider the witnesses motivations when they testified about that fatal fight. More
July 3, 2025
Prosecution Says Raul Valle’s ‘Response Was Unreasonable’
The prosecution called Raul Valle's actions 'retaliatory' not self-defense when fatally stabbed James McGarth. More
July 3, 2025
Prosecutor Challenges Raul Valle’s Version of Events
During a lengthy cross-examination, prosecutors highlighted areas of video that appear to contradict Raul Valle's version of the fight. More
July 1, 2025
Raul Valle Describes Deadly Fight: ‘Everything Just Went Black’
Raul Valle broke down in tears as he told the jury that he was terrified and saw no way to escape before pulling out a... More
July 1, 2025
Preppy Party Murder: Raul Valle Says Jack Snyder ‘Tossed a Knife To Me’
Raul Valle takes the stand and says that Jack Snyder tossed him the knife. Snyder allegedly gave Valle the knife, 'just in case.' More
June 30, 2025
Raul Valle Defense Seeks Acquittal, State Says Stabbings Were Intentional
Defense motions for acquittal, says lack of evidence for intent to kill charge. State says there was intent because Valle went to get knife. More
June 30, 2025
Eyewitness: Raul Valle Went After Jimmy McGrath ‘With A Purpose’
Charlie Connery said that the victim, Jimmy McGrath, was trying to avoid Raul Valle when he was stabbed to death at a party. More
June 30, 2025
Witness: Raul Valle Lunged at James McGrath, Stabbed Him, Then Fled
Taylor Capela said Raul Valle lunged at James McGrath with the knife, stabbed him, then fled. Capela said McGrath collapsed as he bled. More
June 27, 2025
Raul Valle’s Ex-Girlfriend Recalls ‘The Worst Night Of My Life’
Mackenzie Trafecante said that she begged Raul Valle to leave before going to the party that turned deadly. More
June 27, 2025
Preppy Party Murder Trial: Day 6 Pivotal Moments
Jack Snyder testified in Raul Valle's trial under an immunity agreement shielding him from prosecution for potential crimes. More
June 27, 2025
Preppy Party Murder Trial Witness: I Gave Raul Valle the Knife
Jack Snyder waited 6 months to speak to police but once prosecutors granted him full immunity, Snyder admitted he gave Raul Valle the knife. More
June 26, 2025
Witness Recalls Raul Valle Saying He Thinks He Stabbed Four People
Jack Snyder said when Raul Valle got back to the car, he was holding the knife and said something like: "I think I just stabbed... More
June 26, 2025
Preppy Party Murder Trial: Witness Admits Tossing Murder Weapon
Jack Snyder said after Raul Valle told him that several people were stabbed they threw the knife in the woods. More
June 26, 2025
Preppy Party Murder Trial: Witness Says He Heard Raul Valle Ask for Knife
Dimitrois Arfanis, who was originally inside the car with Raul Valle, says he never saw a knife but heard Valle asking for a knife. More
June 25, 2025
Witness: Valle ‘Was Going Pretty Insane’ Over Damage to Friend’s Car
Raul Valle's friend Keenan Fraczek details tensions that ended in the stabbings of four teens, killing one by the name of James McGrath. More
June 25, 2025
Victim: I Thought I Was Gonna Die, I Heard the Bubbles Come From My Chest
Ryan Heinz recalled a verbal exchange in which Tyler Rich punched Raul Valle. Heinz said he punched Valle, too, then Valle stabbed him. More
June 24, 2025
Preppy Party Murder Trial: Survivor Denies Saying Friends ‘Get Crazy’
Raul Valle's defense attorney cross-examined survivor Faison Teele about inconsistencies in his statements to police and in his testimony. More
June 24, 2025
Preppy Party Murder Trial: Survivor Says ‘It Was the Worst Day of My Life’
Faison Teele, who survived after he was stabbed during a fatal fight, said it 'was the worst of day' of his life. More
June 24, 2025
Preppy Party Murder Trial: Stabbing Victim Faison Teele Testifies
Faison Teele is one of four people allegedly stabbed by Raul Valle at a high school party. Three teens survived, including Teele. More
June 23, 2025
Raul Valle Defense Challenges Tyler Rich’s Changing Statements
Raul Valle's attorney accused Tyler Rich of changing his story about throwing the first punch and fighting with a can of WD-40. More
June 23, 2025
Tyler Rich Recalls Telling Raul Valle ‘You Need To Leave Right Now’
Tyler Rich, who hosted the party that turned deadly, said that after he told Raul Valle's group to leave, they threw glass bottles and cans. More
June 23, 2025
Jason Levesque sentenced for assault in neighbor’s shooting
Prosecutors argued Jason Levesque shot his neighbor, Kyle Violette, six times during an altercation over snow plowing. More
June 23, 2025
Kyle Violette Calls Jason Levesque A ‘Coward’ at Sentencing
Victim Kyle Violette asked for the maximum sentence for Jason Levesque and called him a 'coward' at his sentencing hearing. More
June 23, 2025
Witness Admits Filming Teen Brawl, Yelling ‘Yes, Sir’ and Posting Online
Tanner Chernowsky admitted he filmed the brawl, yelled "Yes, sir" while watching, and posted it to social media but said he deleted it fast. More
June 20, 2025
Preppy Party Murder Trial: Chernowsky Recalls Tending to Bleeding Teens
Tanner Chernowsky said after the fight, Jimmy lay bleeding as a car sped off. He then found Ryan slumped, wounded, and gasping for air. More
June 20, 2025
