An August 2nd, 2021 trial date has been scheduled in Mower County District Court for an Austin man charged with murdering a teenage boy who was protecting his mother during a domestic violence dispute. 27-year old Jaime Vaca is charged with 2nd degree murder, attempted 2nd degree murder, and 1st degree assault in connection to the December 15, incident in which Vaca allegedly stabbed the woman and then turned the knife on Julio Rodriguez. The 15 year old died from his injuries. His mother underwent extensive surgeries to save her life, according to a news release.
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