Lorenzo Martinez, 52, was found guilty of first-degree murder and criminal sexual penetration, a third-degree felony. According to the DA's office, a Curry County jury found Lorenzo Martinez, 52, guilty of first-degree murder and criminal sexual penetration, a third-degree felony.
The incident occurred on Feb. Martinez also told police that the female was "annoying" him. Much of the trial, which started on Monday, centered around mental illness and whether Martinez was sane at the time of the crimes.
Testimony was provided by two experts in psychology and mental health. The judge presiding over the trial ruled that sentencing be held on Tuesday. Martinez faces a life sentence plus three years, which could be further enhanced by one year for the defendant's prior felony conviction. Sun, 02 Feb GMT Story Infinite Scroll - News3 v1.
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The jury deliberated for about four and a half hours before returning their verdict. Stay Connected. Like Us. Follow Us.
