‘This case was shocking’: Judge sentences pair who murdered woman with sword
Kiera McCulley pleaded guilty to Grace Jennings' murder and testified against her ex-boyfriend, Isaac Apodaca, who was convicted. More
October 23, 2026
Isaac Apodaca
Isaac Apodaca was convicted of murder after convincing his girlfriend, Kiara McCulley, to murder Grace Jennings with a sword.
‘I had no choice’: Confessed killer says Isaac Apodaca forced her to kill with sword
Kiara McCulley testified that Isaac Apodaca convinced her that he was the head of a secret society tasked with killing 'bad' people. More
July 14, 2026
NM v. Isaac Apodaca: Bloody Sword Murder Trial
Isaac Apodaca had pleaded not guilty to murder charges after allegedly coercing his girlfriend to murder Grace Jennings with a sword. More
July 13, 2026
36-inch sword used to kill Grace Jennings came from Amazon, mom testifies
Prosecutors say that Isaac Apodaca didn't physically wield the deadly weapon; they say he manipulated his girlfriend into killing. More
July 9, 2026
Court TV’s most anticipated trials of 2026
From murder conspiracies to accused killer spouses, Court TV is bringing viewers inside the courtroom for the most high-profile trials across the country. More
December 27, 2025
Bodycam shows Isaac Apodaca’s interview after woman murdered with sword
Isaac Apodaca is facing coercion charges after Santa Fe police found Grace Jennings dead with a sword nearby. More
July 2, 2025