Trial Continues for Man Accused of Stabbing Shelton Teen at House Party in 2022

Witnesses tell jurors about fight that led to fatal stabbing of Jimmy McGrath

On the second day of the Raul Valle trial, the jury learned more about what led up to a fight where James “Jimmy” McGrath was allegedly stabbed to death. The jury heard from friends of McGrath including Griffin Marcincyzk and Tanner Chernowsky, as well as two of Valle’s former classmates, Isabella Molnar and Emily Robinson.  Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Marc...

Shelton murder trial of Raul Valle in killing of Fairfield Prep's James McGrath enters second day

The first day of the trial saw police and EMT testify about a "chaotic" scene at a house party where the stabbings took place.

Trial continues for man accused of stabbing Shelton teen at house party in 2022

News 8 will livestream court proceedings starting around 10 a.m. Wednesday. Watch in the video player above. CONNECTICUT (WTNH) -- The trial is in its second day, Wednesday, for a Milford man accused of killing a teenager at a Shelton house party in 2022. Raul Valle was a 16-year-old high school student at the time when he stabbed and killed James McGrath, 17, and wounded three others. ‘A lot of blood’: Former Shelton police officer first t…

Preppy Party Murder Trial: Jury Sees Photos of Raul Valle's Injuries

Shelton Police Sgt. Richard Bango shared photos with the jury showing apparent injuries to Raul Valle when they interviewed him following the deadly fight. (6/17/25)