Trinida Castro just celebrated her 18th birthday—but instead of cake and candles, she got a jail cell and a long list of felony charges.
The Franklin Furnace teen, previously held at the Ross County Juvenile Detention Facility, was officially booked into the Scioto County Jail this week—a clear sign she’s now being held as an adult defendant in one of the most shocking cases in recent local memory.
🔪 Charged in Walmart Ambush That Left Victim Clinging to Life
Castro is one of four teens indicted in connection with a brutal stabbing ambush that took place outside the New Boston Walmart in January. The group allegedly lured a friend to the shopping plaza under false pretenses, then violently turned on him, stabbing him and leaving him bleeding on the pavement.
👥 The Other Suspects:
- Waylon Cooley, 18, Portsmouth
- Zander Daniels, 18, New Boston
- Shelby Broughton, 18, Portsmouth
📜 Castro’s Charges Are Staggering:
- Aggravated Murder (3 counts)
- Attempted Murder (2 counts)
- Felonious Assault (2 counts)
- Kidnapping (2 counts)
- Aggravated Robbery (2 counts)
- Robbery (3 counts)
- Conspiracy (2 counts)
- Tampering with Evidence (3 counts)
With this long rap sheet, Castro isn’t facing juvenile detention anymore—she’s now playing in the adult court system.
📅 What’s Next?
Castro is scheduled for pre-trial hearings in September and October, with her jury trial (along with her co-defendants) set to begin on November 3.
⚖️ Justice Takes Time
This case has rattled the community and drawn attention to the complexities of trying juveniles as adults in violent crimes. With the court date approaching, the public is still asking the same question:
How long until justice is served? Stay with SCDN for full coverage of this high-profile case.
