"He lied about everything else," Miami-Dade Assistant State Attorney Conor Soper told jurors during his closing argument. "Why not lie about the gun?" His defense was criticized for being unsubstantiated, as the jury quickly dismissed his self-defense claim after only three hours of deliberation. The prosecution highlighted the absence of evidence supporting Piedrahita's account of being threatened, emphasizing the lack of a second weapon and the credibility issues surrounding Piedrahita's testimony.
Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle expressed her hope that the jury's decision would provide some semblance of justice for the family of Alexis Palencia. "I hope that the family of Alexis Palencia has gained some sense of justice with this verdict knowing that nothing can replace the senseless loss of life," she said, reaffirming the tragedy of the situation and the impact it has had on the victim's loved ones.
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