Victor Antonio Martinez Hernandez was arrested in Tulsa, Oklahoma for the rape and murder of Rachel Morin on the Ma and Pa Trail in Bel Air.
Victor Antonio Martinez Hernandez Arrested for Rachel Morin’s Murder on Ma and Pa Trail in Bel Air
Rachel Morin’s tragic death on the Ma and Pa Trail in Bel Air nearly a year ago may finally see justice served with the arrest of Victor Antonio Martinez Hernandez in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Harford County Sheriff Jeff Gahler announced his apprehension on June 15 following charges of rape and murder related to Morin’s killing, according to the report of True Crime Daily.
Morin was reported missing by her boyfriend on August 5, 2023, after she failed to return from a hike. Her body was found the next day, prompting an extensive investigation. Martinez Hernandez, originally from El Salvador and illegally in the U.S. since early 2023, faces multiple charges across different jurisdictions including a prior warrant in El Salvador.
DNA Evidence Links Victor Antonio Martinez Hernandez to Rachel Morin’s Murder on Ma and Pa Trail
DNA evidence linked Martinez Hernandez to Morin’s murder and a separate assault case in Los Angeles. Sheriff Gahler highlighted the significance of the breakthrough coinciding with what would have been Morin’s 38th birthday. The arrest brings hope for closure and justice as Martinez Hernandez awaits extradition to Maryland from Oklahoma where he also faces charges.
