Rose Petal Murder Trial: Zachary Hughes Takes the Stand | Court TV Podcast
Zachary Hughes’ testimony from his trial in the murder of Christina Parcell is featured in this episode of the Court TV Podcast. More
February 22, 2025
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Zachary Hughes
Zachary Hughes, a concert pianist known for memorizing Beethoven's sonatas, was convicted of murdering Christina Parcell, who was stabbed approximately 30 times in her home.
Rose Petal Murder Trial: Zachary Hughes’ Attorney Speaks to Court TV
Defense lawyer Mark Moyers spoke to Kelly Krapf after his client, concert pianist Zachary Hughes, was convicted of killing Christina Parcell. More
February 21, 2025
After the Verdict: Inside The Mind of Zachary Hughes
After Zachary Hughes was found guilty of murdering Christina Parcell, a deep dive into his mind and whether he's a narcissist. More
February 21, 2025
SC v. Zachary Hughes: Rose Petal Murder Trial
UPDATE: Zachary Hughes found guilty of murdering Christina Parcell, who was stabbed 31 times and found with rose petals scattered around her. More
February 21, 2025
House of Squalor: How Did the Children Survive? Where Are They Now?
Sheriff Michael Bouchard spoke to Vinnie about the Michigan kids left home alone for years. And: A jury has spoken in Zachary Hughes' murder case. More
February 20, 2025
Rose Petal Murder Trial: Zachary Hughes Sentenced to Life in Prison
Zachary Hughes was sentenced to life in prison for murder and other charges related to the death of Christina Parcell. More
February 20, 2025
Zachary Hughes’ Father: My Son Did What He Felt He Had to Do
Zachary Hughes' dad, David Hughes, addressed the court ahead of Zachary's sentencing for Christina Parcell's murder. More
February 20, 2025
Christina Parcell’s Sister: ‘Without Remorse There is No Rehabilitation’
Tina Parcell, sister of victim Christina Parnell, urged the judge to give Zachary Hughes life in prison for killing her sister. More
February 20, 2025
Rose Petal Murder Trial: Catch Up on State and Defense Closings
State and defense deliver closings in the case against Zachary Hughes, who was accused of charges related to the death of Christina Parcell. More
February 20, 2025
Rose Petal Murder Trial: Watch the Verdict!
After deliberating for a little less than three hours, the jury reaches a verdict in Zachary Hughes' trial. More
February 20, 2025
Prosecution: Zachary Hughes Is a ‘Cold-Blooded Killer’
In the State's closing arguments, Walt Wilkins labels Zachary Hughes a 'cold-blooded killer.' Hughes admitted to killing Christina Parcell. More
February 20, 2025
Zachary Hughes Faces Single Question on Cross-Examination
Prosecutors asked Zachary Hughes only one question when he returned to the stand for cross-examination during his murder trial. More
February 20, 2025
Zachary Hughes Refuses to Comply With Judge’s Order
The judge ordered Zachary Hughes to stop talking during his testimony when he kept violating an order not to talk about sex abuse. More
February 20, 2025
John Mello, Arrested During Zachary Hughes’ Testimony, Denied Bond
John Mello shared a child with Christina Parcell at the time of her murder. Mello was arrested while defendant Zachary Hughes was testifying. More
February 20, 2025
Why Would Accomplished Pianist Zachary Hughes Commit Such a Crime?
Why would a judge prevent Zachary Hughes from telling jurors why he killed Christina Parcell? And, A$AP Rocky attorney Joe Tacopina joins. More
February 19, 2025
Judge Ashley Disagrees With Hughes Judge Ruling Out Child Porn Evidence
Judge Ashley thinks the judge should let Hughes testify he killed Christina Parcell because he thought she was involved in child porn. More
February 19, 2025
Judge Orders Zachary Hughes to Stop Talking
Zachary Hughes was abruptly cut off by the judge when he tried to tell the jury that the State was hiding proof from them. More
February 19, 2025
Zachary Hughes’ testimony leads to John Mello’s arrest for Parcell’s murder
John Mello was charged in Christina Parcell's death after Zachary Hughes claimed in open court that he was offered money for the murder. More
February 19, 2025
Zachary Hughes: I Brought a Gun, Knife, Gloves, Paint Thinner, and Roses
Zachary Hughes detailed gathering items including his bicycle, a revolver, a knife, gloves, paint thinner, and roses. More
February 19, 2025
Zachary Hughes’ Testimony Leads to John Mello’s Arrest
John Mello, who shared a child with victim, Christina Parcell, was arrested. Mello was arrested as a result of Zachary Hughes' testimony. More
February 19, 2025
Zachary Hughes: John Mello Offered Me $5K To Kill Christina Parcell
Zachary Hughes said that John Mello offered him $5,000 and then $10,000 to kill Christina Parcell, believing she was in 'grave danger.' More
February 19, 2025
Zachary Hughes Says He Felt ‘Sense of Responsibility’ In Custody Case
Defendant Zachary Hughes told the jury that he helped his friend, John Mello, in his custody case against Christina Parcell. More
February 19, 2025
Zachary Hughes’ Defense Tells Jury He ‘Wants to Tell You What Happened’
Defense attorney Mark Moyer presents opening statements in Zachary Hughes' trial, who's poised to take the stand to 'tell you what happened.' More
February 18, 2025
Child Porn, Trafficking and Prostitution: The Rose Petal Murder Trial
Untangling the characters and accusations surrounding Zachary Hughes and Christina Parcell with the evidence the jury is and isn't seeing. More
February 14, 2025
Rose Petal Murder Trial: Day 4 Recap
Testimony highlighted the 35 sharp force injuries to Christina Parcell's body and Zachary Hughes' DNA found under her nails. More
February 14, 2025
Zachary Hughes’ DNA Found Under Christina Parcell’s Nails
An analyst said DNA found under Christina Parcell's fingernails was 825 million times more likely to be Zachary Hughes than anyone else. More
February 14, 2025
Medical Examiner: Christina Parcell Had 35 Sharp Force Injuries
Dr. Claire Rose testified that the stab wounds to Christina Parcell penetrated her lung as well as her jugular and carotid arteries. More
February 14, 2025
Did Bradley Post Wipe His Phone Clean Before Police Confiscated It?
Investigator Jarrad Sparkman spoke about evidence at the crime scene. Victim's fiancé, Bradley Post allegedly deleted images from his phone. More
February 14, 2025
Rose Petal Murder Trial: Day 3 Recap
Communication between Zachary Hughes and John Mello grew more intense around the time of Christina Parcell's murder, according to testimony. More
February 14, 2025
Deep Dive Into Zachary Hughes’ Case | Vinnie Politan Investigates
Vinnie Politan examines the case against Zachary Hughes, highlighting his connection to the victim, Christina Parcell. More
February 13, 2025
