Arizona Man Convicted of First-Degree Murder in Starvation Death of 6-Year-Old Son

Published on May 24, 2024

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.—A northern Arizona man was convicted Thursday of first-degree murder and other crimes in the 2020 starvation death of his 6-year-old son. Authorities say the boy, Deshaun Martinez, was locked in a tiny bedroom closet for 16 hours a day over a month with his older brother as punishment for stealing food in the home at night while their parents slept. A Coconino County Superior Court jury found 28-year-old Anthony Martinez guilty in the boy’s death. Mr. Martinez also was convicted of two counts each of child abuse, kidnapping, and aggravated assault on law enforcement officers. Sentencing is set for June 28....

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