Miguel Salguero Olivares is on trial for the murder of University of North Carolina student Faith Hedgepeth. He is accused of using an empty bottle of rum as the weapon.

The prosecution and defense teams are having difficulty filling alternate juror seats. This challenge is currently being addressed in the trial proceedings.

Further information about the case and trial developments can be found through additional reporting, as details about the events surrounding Faith Hedgepeth's death and the ongoing trial are being closely followed.