Crime · Morgan Hill, CA
Retrial Begins for Man Convicted in 2012 Morgan Hill Teen Murder
The retrial of Antolin Garcia-Torres for the 2012 kidnapping and murder of Morgan Hill teenager Sierra LaMar began Monday with opening statements in Santa Clara County court. His previous conviction was overturned in February after an appellate court ruled that allegations from other kidnapping attempts should not have been included in the original trial. Prosecutors cited DNA evidence linking Garcia-Torres to LaMar's clothing and his vehicle, while the defense argued the case is built on theory rather than solid evidence. Witness testimony was scheduled to begin Tuesday, with proceedings expected to continue for several months.