Interrogation footage shown in trial of men accused of posing as DTE workers, murdering man

Detective Wendell Smith testified about transporting evidence from Louisiana to Michigan and interviewing Hernandez, who attempted to negotiate a deal with prosecutors. Hernandez claimed his wife was unaware of the events, despite detectives indicating she received texts about the murder. He admitted to having incriminating evidence in his Jeep and alleged involvement in multiple planned burglaries. Hernandez expressed willingness to reveal details to prosecutors in exchange for a deal, hesitating when asked about seeing blood on Zuazo.