Juror who helped convict man in fatal stabbing accused in knife attack days later: report
A juror who helped convict Kevin Rodriguez in a 2019 fatal stabbing case in Washington state is now accused of a separate knife attack in Everett just three days after the verdict. Rodriguez's defense team is seeking a new trial, arguing the juror's alleged involvement in a violent home invasion undermines the integrity of the conviction. The accused juror, identified as Connor Wohlleben, allegedly told victims during the attack that he was 'sent by Jesus.'
- ▪Kevin Rodriguez was convicted on April 10, 2026, of second-degree murder in the 2019 stabbing death of Evodio Garcia Martinez.
- ▪Rodriguez's defense claims 'Juror 14,' later identified as Connor Wohlleben, was arrested for a home invasion stabbing in Everett three days after the verdict.
- ▪The alleged attack by Wohlleben involved multiple victims, including a mother and daughter who were stabbed, and occurred in a townhome in Everett.
- ▪During the attack, the suspect reportedly claimed to be 'sent by Jesus' and the 'right hand of Jesus.'
- ▪A 22-year-old woman subdued the suspect with a chokehold until law enforcement arrived.
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In Court Juror who helped convict man in fatal stabbing accused in knife attack days later: report Kevin Rodriguez's defense argues 'Juror 14' was arrested for a home invasion stabbing in Everett three days after the verdict By Stepheny Price Fox News Published April 30, 2026 6:32pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for April 30 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com.
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