Sanity Hearing in Bakersfield Murder Case | Bakersfield News

In a shocking Bakersfield case, Rafael Estrada faces retrial after a mistrial on murder charges following a jury deadlock — but he’s already been convicted of felony spousal and child abuse. The twist? The jury is now hearing testimony from Estrada himself to determine his sanity at the time of the alleged stabbing, which left his wife and two children traumatized. With the murder charge unresolved and the sanity phase underway, this legal chess match could redefine how justice unfolds in one of California’s most chilling domestic violence cases. 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/a6def041b16f93d8