NAME - Miguel Angel Martinez

CHARGES - Murder

SUSPECT INFORMATION:

AKAS -

DOB - Nov. 10, 1971

SEX - Male

RACE - Hispanic

HEIGHT - 5’6”

WEIGHT - 135 pounds

HAIR - Black

EYES - Brown

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES - Unknown

COURT CASE #: 04CF0023

POLICE REPORT #: SAPD 03-55634

WARRANT#: 02792449

BAIL: $1 million arrest warrant issued Jan. 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 out of the relationship. Her children heard arguing between the defendant and the victim from a locked bathroom. 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: Defendant’s 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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