Closing statements delivered in trial for men accused of posing as DTE workers

Prosecutors charged Hernandez and Zuazo with first-degree felony murder, alleging they planned and executed a larceny during which Hussein Murray was killed. The prosecution presented evidence tying the defendants to the crime, including surveillance footage, materials matching those used to restrain Murray, and eyewitness testimony from Mrs. Murray. Zuazo's defense argued that the prosecution failed to conclusively identify him as a participant, noting a lack of evidence found at his home and emphasizing Hernandez's greater involvement. Hernandez's defense claimed procedural delays and lack of blood evidence on Hernandez supported their argument, pointing to Zuazo as the individual with blood on him and a previous history of threats.