**Defendant Takes the Stand** Day 8 Full Jose Morales Trial -- Justice for Mayra

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⚖️ Jose Morales, who was charged in connection with the 2019 disappearance and presumed death of Mayra Cruz, his ex-girlfriend and the mother of his child. Mayra was last seen alive in Waterbury, Connecticut, and her body has never been found.
Prosecutors allege that Morales killed Mayra to prevent her from testifying in a federal firearms case against him. The trial drew public attention due to its circumstantial evidence, lack of a body, and dramatic courtroom developments.
This case raises important questions about motive, missing persons investigations, and justice without physical remains.
📍 Location: Waterbury Superior Court, Connecticut
📅 Disappearance: February 2019
🧑‍⚖️ Trial Year: 2024

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