Muro, who was born in the United States, prefers to speak in Spanish, according to pretrial hearings. He speaks to his attorneys in Spanish and uses the services of court translators in the trial…

Jurors on Wednesday heard the brutal details about the kidnapping and stabbing of a Tucson woman who authorities believe was set on fire while still alive.

Jesus Rafael Muro-Monge, 21, is charged with first-degree murder in the October 2004 death of Patricia “Patsy” Rubalcaba, 27. If he is convicted, prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.

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