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Coverage dated October 30, 2026

Closing arguments underway in Schenectady County teen murder trial

Headline from WHEC Rochester

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.

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  1. WNYT Albany

    Closing arguments underway in trial of teen murder trial (opens WNYT Albany)

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    Closing arguments are underway in the trial of the teen accused of killing 14-year-old Samantha Humphrey in Schenectady four years ago. Raymond Wright Jr. is charged with second-degree murder in Humphrey’s death.

  2. WHEC Rochester

    Closing arguments underway in Schenectady County teen murder trial (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    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.

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