Eyewitness: Raul Valle Went After Jimmy McGrath 'With A Purpose'

Man accused in stabbing that killed Connecticut teen during house party takes stand to continue testifying

The 20-year-old Milford man who is accused of the stabbing that killed a 17-year-old Fairfield Prep student during a house party in Shelton in May 2022 was back on the stand on Tuesday for a second day. He finished testifying, then he was questioned by the state before both sides rested on Tuesday afternoon. Raul Valle is accused of stabbing and killing James “Jimmy” McGrath and stabbing three others at a house party on Laurel Glen Drive in Shel…

Eyewitness: Raul Valle Went After Jimmy McGrath 'With A Purpose'

Charlie Connery said that the victim, Jimmy McGrath, was trying to avoid Raul Valle when he was stabbed to death at a party. Valle is charged with murdering McGrath and injuring others in the incident. (6/30/25)

Defendant takes the stand at murder trial in fatal stabbing of James McGrath at Shelton party

The defendant said the car he was in was swarmed by people kicking and rocking the vehicle.

Law experts weigh in on choice to have Raul Valle testify in own murd…

The man accused of stabbing and killing a Shelton teenager took the stand in his own trial on Monday. Raul Valle started to testify in his own defense as he faces a murder charge in the death of 17-year-old James McGrath. Law experts say it’s a highly unusual and risky move to have Valle testify [...]