THE CASE FILEResearched Oct 17, 2026
Faith Hedgepeth · State v. Miguel Salguero-Olivares
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This North Carolina prosecution concerns the 2012 killing of Faith Hedgepeth, a 19-year-old UNC student. Miguel Salguero-Olivares was arrested in 2021 after a lengthy investigation and pleaded not guilty. [1]
- Where
- Durham County, North Carolina. [1]
- Charges
- First-degree murder, rape, sexual offense and burglary. [1]
- Investigation
- Police linked the defendant to DNA recovered during the investigation. [1]
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Which testimony explains what the DNA evidence can—and cannot—establish?
Which parts of the timeline have independent corroboration?
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