Nevada Man Faces Death Penalty in Chilling Murder Case Involving Lover's Decapitation
A retrial has begun for Anthony Newton, a 45-year-old Nevada man accused of murdering Ulisys ‘Cesar’ Molina, who was involved with Newton's wife while he was incarcerated. Prosecutors allege that Newton, along with his brother-in-law and another woman, killed Molina around Christmas 2016. The woman reportedly lured Molina to her apartment, where he was confronted and murdered by the men.
The gruesome details reveal that Newton allegedly decapitated Molina and disposed of his body in a vacant lot. The remains were set on fire, and parts of Molina's body were only discovered years later, including a severed hand found by a child. As the trial unfolds, Judge Jacqueline Bluth has emphasized the importance of avoiding prejudicial comments that could influence the jury's decision, particularly regarding Newton's past and his wife’s abortion.
The current trial follows a mistrial from a previous attempt in November, where testimony about Newton's past led to the judge halting proceedings. If found guilty, the jury will decide whether Newton will receive the death penalty. The trial is expected to last up to three weeks.
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