Gainesville Murder Case Set for Trial | Gainesville News

After a seven-year cold case, three men are finally facing trial for the 2017 murder of 23-year-old Christin Cassels—just days before her birthday. Cell phone data cracked the case nearly a decade later, leading to the arrest of Nikenson Perin, Blake Jackson, and Keneth Altidor. Christin’s mother, Brenda, is emotionally prepared for the trial, hoping it will bring some measure of healing—even if true closure remains out of reach. All three defendants are ready for trial, with pre-hearings set for September 15 and jury selection beginning September 22. Brenda hopes the courtroom will be filled with loved ones honoring Christin’s memory. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/05c222f38d903bde