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A detailed courtroom summary of the State of Rhode Island v. Jason Lopes, covering witness testimony, forensic evidence, defense arguments, and the jury’s verdict in a 2010 fatal stabbing case.
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Impact Statements
Read more: Impact StatementsPaul and Dianne Marshall impact statement Good Morning Your Honor, We are Dianne and Paul Marshall the parents of the deceased Zackary Joseph Marshall. The loss of our son has left a hole in in our heart that will never heal and a void that can not be filled or replaced. This has affected us emotionally, physically, socially, and financially for the last 15 years…
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Sentencing of Jason Lopes
Read more: Sentencing of Jason LopesJason Lopes was sentenced to 30 years for the Manslaughter of Zackary Marshall. 20 years to serve and 10 years probation with time served for his time already served in the ACI. We don’t know what the future will bring with appeals and future parole hearings but for now, after yesterday’s sentencing, we can try…
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ZJM Trial FAQ
Read more: ZJM Trial FAQWe are less than a week away from the start of the trial process, and here are some FAQs for those wishing to attend. Jury selection is set to begin on Monday, November 3. This process will likely take a few days, so a definitive start date for the trial and opening statements has not…
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September 2025 ZJM Update – (Another) New Trial Date
Read more: September 2025 ZJM Update – (Another) New Trial DateThe latest (and hopefully last) updated trial date is Monday, November 3, 2025. About a week and half earlier than expected. Jury selection will begin on this day immediately followed by the trial. The judge has also been updated and the case will now begin be heard by Judge Maureen Keough. We continue to feel…
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July 2025 Update – New Trial Date
Read more: July 2025 Update – New Trial DateWe have some positive updates and a renewed hope that things will continue to go in a positive direction. Judge William E Carnes Jr. will now be overseeing the case and Assistant Rhode Island Attorney General and Chief of the Special Victims Unit Megan McDonough has been added to the case. In addition to these…
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The Trial is Delayed – Again
Read more: The Trial is Delayed – AgainWe are heartbroken to share that the trial for the murder of Zackary Marshall, which was scheduled to begin on June 23, 2025, has once again been delayed. Zackary was murdered in Providence in 2010. In March of 2021, a suspect was indicted. In August of 2023, Jason Lopes was released on bail after a…
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