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Trial begins for man accused in 2004 Hamilton murder
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The murder trial has started for man featured on a 2005 episode of 'America's Most Wanted' and found working in Mexico last year.
Antonio Riano, 63, was captured in Mexico in 2024 working as a police officer. Riano is accused of fatally shooting 25-year-old Benjamin Becarra outside of a Hamilton bar in 2004.
A court filing from the attorney of the accused man shows an argument of self-defense could be presented.
Online Butler County court records show Riano's trial is scheduled to last until at least Friday.
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