His trial began last week.
Frederick County Court House
Frederick, Md (KM) A Frederick man has been convicted in a fatal stabbing which occurred more than two years ago. In Circuit Court on Monday evening, a jury found Santos Felipe Reyes-Valle, 40, guilty of 1st-degree murder and 2nd-degree murder for the death of Jose Pedro Hernandez, 40, of also Frederick.
The incident occurred in May, 2023 in the parking lot of the Home Depot on McCain Drive.
Reyes Valle had been on trial since last week.
The trial was scheduled to begin in January, 2025, but the judge declared a mistrial after potential jurors were found discussing the case among themselves.
The State’s Attorney’s Office says sentencing could take place in about 90 days, but that decision will be made by the assignment office.
By Kevin McManus