Rochester Murder Trial Unfolds | Rochester News

Rochester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 17, 2026 · 1m

A high-stakes murder trial in Rochester kicks off this week, with prosecutors painting Edison Estremera-Cohen as the shooter who killed David Vasquez and fired at officer Raymond Dearcop. They’re relying heavily on damning video evidence from body cams and blue-light cameras to prove intent — but the defense is pushing back, urging the jury to examine each charge separately and challenge the prosecution’s interpretation. Testimony has already begun, and the focus remains squarely on whether the footage truly captures guilt — a case that could shake the courtroom and leave the jury with tough…