‘Rose Petal Murder’ Trial: Defense Admits Juliard-Trained Pianist Stabbed Vet Tech to Death

Attorneys for Zachary Hughes , a concert pianist on trial for the “Rose Petal Murder,” began presenting their case to jurors on Tuesday. According to NBC 4, Hughes’ defense strategy centers on an unexpected admissio that he acknowledged committing homicide but contended it was not murder. Prosecutors said Hughes stabbed 41-year-old veterinary technician Christina Parcell …