Gerson Blas Noe Will Face Retrial in May 2027
A Madison court has set a May 17, 2027, start date for the homicide trial of Gerson Blas Noe.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Crime — General
Gerson Blas Noe faces charges of first-degree intentional homicide and hiding a corpse in the death of Ingrid Isamar Valverde-Ponce. A court in Madison has scheduled the trial to begin on May 17, 2027, following a previous partial mistrial.
Why it matters
The upcoming trial follows a previous proceeding where the jury failed to reach a verdict on the most serious charges. This retrial will determine if the defendant faces a life sentence for the death of the 27-year-old victim.
Gerson Blas Noe faces a charge of first-degree intentional homicide, which carries a potential life sentence, alongside a count of hiding a corpse. The court process will resume with a jury status hearing on April 12, 2027.
The players
Gerson Blas Noe
The 25-year-old defendant is awaiting trial on charges of first-degree intentional homicide and hiding a corpse.
Ingrid Isamar Valverde-Ponce
The 27-year-old victim was found dead in Bristol in January 2025.
The details
Ingrid Isamar Valverde-Ponce was found dead in the town of Bristol in January 2025. Blas Noe was previously convicted on August 31, 2026, for providing false information related to the missing persons case involving the victim.
Timeline
January 2025: Ingrid Isamar Valverde-Ponce was found dead.
August 31, 2026: Gerson Blas Noe was convicted of providing false information.
April 12, 2027: A jury status hearing is scheduled to take place.
May 17, 2027: The new trial for Gerson Blas Noe is set to begin.
Legal Context
The upcoming trial follows the August 2026 conviction for providing false information in this case. This proceeding marks the latest development in a legal timeline that began after the victim was discovered in Bristol in 2025.
The scheduled trial will likely result in increased security measures and logistical adjustments around the Madison courthouse during the seven-day period. Residents should expect temporary parking or traffic changes near the legal proceedings in May 2027.
The takeaway
The court remains focused on securing a verdict after the initial mistrial left the homicide charges unresolved. A successful trial conclusion will finally resolve the legal status of the defendant regarding the 2025 death.
What happens next
A jury status hearing is scheduled for April 12, 2027, ahead of the trial start on May 17, 2027.
Further reading
For more information on legal proceedings in the area, visit the Madison Crime — General section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wmtv15news.
