CHARGES - Murder
SUSPECT INFORMATION:
AKAS -
DOB - November 10, 1971
SEX - Male
RACE - Hispanic
HEIGHT - 56
WEIGHT - 135 pounds
HAIR - Black
EYES - Brown
COURT CASE # : 04CF0023
POLICE REPORT # : SAPD 03-55634
WARRANT# : 02792449
BAIL: $1 million arrest warrant issued on January 5, 2004.
FACTS OF THE CASE: Martinez is charged with murdering his wife, a mother of four, on Christmas Eve 2003 by strangling her in her home. The defendant is accused of being physically abusive and controlling and the victim wanted our of the relationship. Her children heard arguing between the defendant and the victim from a locked bathroom. Tragically, the victim's 10-year-old son saw his mother being strangled and found her dead in the family bathroom. Martinez abruptly left with his brother after the crime.
CIRCUMSTANCES OF DISAPPEARANCE/LAST SEEN: Defendants brother, Jaime Martinez Escobar has been charged with helping
Martinez escape after knowing Martinez committed the murder. The Martinez brothers are believed to be in Mexico.
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