MILFORD, CT – A Milford Superior Court jury has found Raul Valle guilty of murder in the 2022 stabbing death of 17-year-old Shelton High School student James “Jimmy” McGrath.
- The Verdict – Raul “Lito” Valle was found guilty on charges including murder following a jury trial at Milford Superior Court.
- The Victim – James “Jimmy” McGrath was a 17-year-old student and lacrosse player from Shelton, Connecticut, who was fatally wounded.
- The Incident – The stabbing occurred during an altercation at an outdoor house party in Shelton, Connecticut, in May 2022.
The verdict brings a legal conclusion to a case that has been closely watched by communities in and around Shelton since the incident occurred. The trial sought to determine the events that led to the death of the popular high school athlete.
The Verdict Is In: Core Facts You Need
When a high-profile case concludes, the initial reporting can be filled with emotion and speculation. Our focus is to cut through the noise. This verdict represents a critical point in a story that has deeply affected multiple communities.
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The following report provides the essential information—the charges, the individuals involved, and the timeline of events—that led to this outcome.
What We Know About the Night of the Incident
Charged as an Adult
Valle, a resident of Milford who was 16 at the time of the incident, was prosecuted as an adult due to the severity of the charges.
The fatal event took place in May 2022 at a residence on Laurel Glen Drive in Shelton, where a house party was being held. A fight reportedly broke out, which led to several individuals being stabbed. Jimmy McGrath sustained a fatal wound to the chest and was later pronounced dead at a hospital. The altercation involved teenagers from several area high schools, drawing a significant police response.
Who Is Raul Valle and What Were the Charges?
Case Timeline
The conviction concludes a more than two-year legal process that drew significant regional media attention since the arrest was made.
Raul Valle, of Milford, Connecticut, was identified by law enforcement as the primary suspect in McGrath’s death. He was 16 years old at the time of the incident. Despite his age, the state chose to try him as an adult in the Connecticut judicial system. The central charge against him was murder, for which the jury has now delivered a guilty verdict. He faced additional charges related to the altercation.
The Path to Conviction in Milford Superior Court
The trial proceedings took place at Milford Superior Court. Over the course of the trial, the prosecution presented evidence and witness testimony to establish Valle’s responsibility for McGrath’s death. The defense presented a counter-argument, but the jury was ultimately convinced by the prosecution’s case. The guilty verdict marks the culmination of the trial phase, with the legal process now set to move forward to sentencing.
What Comes Next: The Facts on Sentencing
With the jury’s verdict delivered, the legal process for Raul Valle is not yet complete. The conviction on the murder charge now moves the case into the sentencing phase. Future reporting will focus on the date of the sentencing hearing and the final determination made by the court, providing confirmed details as they become available.
