Event Brief
Oct 2, 2026 at 7:20 PM ET
Judge Sets April Trial in Caleb Huertas Murder Case
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A Knox County judge has set an April trial for Hailey Hatmaker, who is accused of killing Caleb Huertas. Huertas, the only son of Jorge and Maria Huertas, was 20 when he was fatally shot in the head while sleeping. The trial date marks a long-awaited next step in the murder case.
WHO: Hailey Hatmaker, Caleb Huertas, Jorge Huertas and Maria Huertas
WHAT: A judge set an April trial date for Hailey Hatmaker in the murder case of Caleb Huertas.
WHEN: Reported Oct 2, 2026 at 6:50 PM ET
WHERE: Knox County
WHY: Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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