SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — Closing arguments are underway in the trial of the 18-year-old in Schenectady County accused of killing a 14-year-old girl in 2022.
Raymond Wright Jr. is charged with second-degree murder in the death of Samantha Humphrey, who was his on-again, off-again girlfriend.
News10NBC’s Albany affiliate reports that Humphrey went missing the day after Thanksgiving in 2022 and her body was found in the Mohawk River in February 2023. Wright Jr. was 14 at the time.
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Friday marked day ten of the trial. On Thursday, our affiliate said Wright Jr. admitted to punching Humphrey and pushing her into the river, as well as lying to the police several times. But, he says he did not kill her.
Our affiliate has been in the courtroom for the trial. Check back later for updates as we learn more.
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