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Photos: Trial of Des Moines man charged in 2019 homicide of a mother and her two children

Brian Powers
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Marvin Escobar-Orellana puts on a mask during his trial at the Polk County Justice Center on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Escobar-Orellana is charged with murder in the deaths of Rossibeth Flores-Rodriguez, 29; Grecia Daniela Alvarado-Flores, 11; and Ever Jose Mejia-Flores, 5.
Marvin Escobar-Orellana puts on a mask during his trial at the Polk County Justice Center on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Escobar-Orellana is charged with murder in the deaths of Rossibeth Flores-Rodriguez, 29; Grecia Daniela Alvarado-Flores, 11; and Ever Jose Mejia-Flores, 5.
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Des Moines Police Department lead investigator Det. Jeff Shannon takes the stand during the trial of Marvin Escobar-Orellana on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Escobar-Orellana is charged with murder in the deaths of Rossibeth Flores-Rodriguez, 29; Grecia Daniela Alvarado-Flores, 11; and Ever Jose Mejia-Flores, 5.
Des Moines Police Department lead investigator Det. Jeff Shannon takes the stand during the trial of Marvin Escobar-Orellana on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Escobar-Orellana is charged with murder in the deaths of Rossibeth Flores-Rodriguez, 29; Grecia Daniela Alvarado-Flores, 11; and Ever Jose Mejia-Flores, 5.
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Judge David Porter presides over the trial of Marvin Escobar-Orellana on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Escobar-Orellana is charged with murder in the deaths of Rossibeth Flores-Rodriguez, 29; Grecia Daniela Alvarado-Flores, 11; and Ever Jose Mejia-Flores, 5.
Judge David Porter presides over the trial of Marvin Escobar-Orellana on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Escobar-Orellana is charged with murder in the deaths of Rossibeth Flores-Rodriguez, 29; Grecia Daniela Alvarado-Flores, 11; and Ever Jose Mejia-Flores, 5.
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Marvin Escobar-Orellana takes notes during his trial at the Polk County Justice Center on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Escobar-Orellana is charged with murder in the deaths of Rossibeth Flores-Rodriguez, 29; Grecia Daniela Alvarado-Flores, 11; and Ever Jose Mejia-Flores, 5.
Marvin Escobar-Orellana takes notes during his trial at the Polk County Justice Center on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Escobar-Orellana is charged with murder in the deaths of Rossibeth Flores-Rodriguez, 29; Grecia Daniela Alvarado-Flores, 11; and Ever Jose Mejia-Flores, 5.
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Deputy Attorney General Thomas Miller speaks during the trial of Marvin Escobar-Orellana at the Polk County Justice Center on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Escobar-Orellana is charged with murder in the deaths of Rossibeth Flores-Rodriguez, 29; Grecia Daniela Alvarado-Flores, 11; and Ever Jose Mejia-Flores, 5.
Deputy Attorney General Thomas Miller speaks during the trial of Marvin Escobar-Orellana at the Polk County Justice Center on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Escobar-Orellana is charged with murder in the deaths of Rossibeth Flores-Rodriguez, 29; Grecia Daniela Alvarado-Flores, 11; and Ever Jose Mejia-Flores, 5.
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Defense Attorney Philip Reser listens during the trial of Marvin Escobar-Orellana at the Polk County Justice Center on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Escobar-Orellana is charged with murder in the deaths of Rossibeth Flores-Rodriguez, 29; Grecia Daniela Alvarado-Flores, 11; and Ever Jose Mejia-Flores, 5.
Defense Attorney Philip Reser listens during the trial of Marvin Escobar-Orellana at the Polk County Justice Center on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Escobar-Orellana is charged with murder in the deaths of Rossibeth Flores-Rodriguez, 29; Grecia Daniela Alvarado-Flores, 11; and Ever Jose Mejia-Flores, 5.
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Marvin Escobar-Orellana takes notes during his trial at the Polk County Justice Center on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Escobar-Orellana is charged with murder in the deaths of Rossibeth Flores-Rodriguez, 29; Grecia Daniela Alvarado-Flores, 11; and Ever Jose Mejia-Flores, 5.
Marvin Escobar-Orellana takes notes during his trial at the Polk County Justice Center on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Escobar-Orellana is charged with murder in the deaths of Rossibeth Flores-Rodriguez, 29; Grecia Daniela Alvarado-Flores, 11; and Ever Jose Mejia-Flores, 5.
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Des Moines Police Department lead investigator Det. Jeff Shannon takes the stand during the trial of Marvin Escobar-Orellana on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Escobar-Orellana is charged with murder in the deaths of Rossibeth Flores-Rodriguez, 29; Grecia Daniela Alvarado-Flores, 11; and Ever Jose Mejia-Flores, 5.
Des Moines Police Department lead investigator Det. Jeff Shannon takes the stand during the trial of Marvin Escobar-Orellana on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Escobar-Orellana is charged with murder in the deaths of Rossibeth Flores-Rodriguez, 29; Grecia Daniela Alvarado-Flores, 11; and Ever Jose Mejia-Flores, 5.
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Des Moines Police Department lead investigator Det. Jeff Shannon takes the stand during the trial of Marvin Escobar-Orellana on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Escobar-Orellana is charged with murder in the deaths of Rossibeth Flores-Rodriguez, 29; Grecia Daniela Alvarado-Flores, 11; and Ever Jose Mejia-Flores, 5.
Des Moines Police Department lead investigator Det. Jeff Shannon takes the stand during the trial of Marvin Escobar-Orellana on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Escobar-Orellana is charged with murder in the deaths of Rossibeth Flores-Rodriguez, 29; Grecia Daniela Alvarado-Flores, 11; and Ever Jose Mejia-Flores, 5.
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Assistant County Attorney Kevin Hathaway talks to Deputy Attorney General Thomas Miller during the trial of Marvin Escobar-Orellana at the Polk County Justice Center on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Escobar-Orellana is charged with murder in the deaths of Rossibeth Flores-Rodriguez, 29; Grecia Daniela Alvarado-Flores, 11; and Ever Jose Mejia-Flores, 5.
Assistant County Attorney Kevin Hathaway talks to Deputy Attorney General Thomas Miller during the trial of Marvin Escobar-Orellana at the Polk County Justice Center on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Escobar-Orellana is charged with murder in the deaths of Rossibeth Flores-Rodriguez, 29; Grecia Daniela Alvarado-Flores, 11; and Ever Jose Mejia-Flores, 5.
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Des Moines Police Department lead investigator Det. Jeff Shannon leaves the stand during the trial of Marvin Escobar-Orellana on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Escobar-Orellana is charged with murder in the deaths of Rossibeth Flores-Rodriguez, 29; Grecia Daniela Alvarado-Flores, 11; and Ever Jose Mejia-Flores, 5.
Des Moines Police Department lead investigator Det. Jeff Shannon leaves the stand during the trial of Marvin Escobar-Orellana on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Escobar-Orellana is charged with murder in the deaths of Rossibeth Flores-Rodriguez, 29; Grecia Daniela Alvarado-Flores, 11; and Ever Jose Mejia-Flores, 5.
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Marvin Escobar-Orellana talks to his lawyers during his trial at the Polk County Justice Center on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Escobar-Orellana is charged with murder in the deaths of Rossibeth Flores-Rodriguez, 29; Grecia Daniela Alvarado-Flores, 11; and Ever Jose Mejia-Flores, 5.
Marvin Escobar-Orellana talks to his lawyers during his trial at the Polk County Justice Center on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. Escobar-Orellana is charged with murder in the deaths of Rossibeth Flores-Rodriguez, 29; Grecia Daniela Alvarado-Flores, 11; and Ever Jose Mejia-Flores, 5.
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