Clovis man sentenced to life in prison in stabbing death
Ninth Judicial District Attorney, Andrea Reeb, announced today the Honorable Fred Van Soelen sentenced Lorenzo Martinez, 52, to life in prison.
On October 4, 2018, a Curry County jury found Martinez guilty of First Degree Murder, a capital crime and criminal sexual penetration, a third degree felony.
The homicide occurred on February 13, 2017, when Martinez contacted Clovis Police to report that he stabbed a female victim multiple times and then had sex with her twice after she died. Martinez told police that the female was “annoying” him.
Judge Van Soelen also found Martinez is a habitual offender, having a prior felony conviction for battery on a peace officer, which enhanced the Criminal Sexual Penetration charge by one year. The criminal sexual penetration count will run concurrently with the life sentence for first degree murder. Martinez may be eligible for consideration for parole in 30 years. If released he would have to register as a sex offender for life and serve a term of parole from 5 years to life.
Judge Van Soelen stated, “This is the most horrific and heinous crime I’ve seen. I’ve not seen anyone that is more of a threat to society and see no reason the defendant should ever be released."
At approximately 1:00 p.m., the Lubbock Police Department received calls from several different businesses referencing a bomb threat made through email. All emails are demanding payments through Bitcoin. At this time, no suspicious packages have been located and it appears the email is possibly a scam.
At approximately 1:00 p.m., the Lubbock Police Department received calls from several different businesses referencing a bomb threat made through email. All emails are demanding payments through Bitcoin. At this time, no suspicious packages have been located and it appears the email is possibly a scam.
First responders evacuated the South Plains Rural Health Services in Levelland after a bomb threat was received. Law enforcement has shut down FM 300 between Hwy 385 and West Avenue. Officials are asking the public to avoid the area.
First responders evacuated the South Plains Rural Health Services in Levelland after a bomb threat was received. Law enforcement has shut down FM 300 between Hwy 385 and West Avenue. Officials are asking the public to avoid the area.
A Lubbock business is stepping in to support the Salvation Army and hoping to close the gap in its loss of funds from this weekend's snow. The Salvation Army was forced to suspend bell ringing for its Red Kettle Campaign, causing a financial strain. A bell ringer will be located at the Mighty Wash located on 82nd and Milwaukee Saturday, Dec. 15.
A Lubbock business is stepping in to support the Salvation Army and hoping to close the gap in its loss of funds from this weekend's snow. The Salvation Army was forced to suspend bell ringing for its Red Kettle Campaign, causing a financial strain. A bell ringer will be located at the Mighty Wash located on 82nd and Milwaukee Saturday, Dec. 15.
The Salvation Army in Lubbock needs help with its Angel Tree Program, saying it is 50 percent complete.
The Salvation Army in Lubbock needs help with its Angel Tree Program, saying it is 50 percent complete.
If you've thought about adding another family member in your home, now is a good time to do it. Scoggin-Dickey is hosting a pet adoption this weekend at the Subaru dealership.
If you've thought about adding another family member in your home, now is a good time to do it. Scoggin-Dickey is hosting a pet adoption this weekend at the Subaru dealership.
Lubbock Power and Light is reporting isolated power outages across town due to strong winds.
Lubbock Power and Light is reporting isolated power outages across town due to strong winds.
Cirque Italia presents Aquatic Spectacular December 13-16 under the swirling white and blue tent in the parking lot of the South Plains Mall.
Cirque Italia presents Aquatic Spectacular December 13-16 under the swirling white and blue tent in the parking lot of the South Plains Mall.
House lawmakers approve the revised Farm Bill in sweeping fashion with full bipartisan support. The compromise on this $867 billion measure includes no further restrictions on work requirements in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. After two years of vigorous debate and gridlock, the senate passes the Farm Bill Tuesday 87 to 13, leading up to the House passing it in a whopping 369 to 47 vote.
House lawmakers approve the revised Farm Bill in sweeping fashion with full bipartisan support. The compromise on this $867 billion measure includes no further restrictions on work requirements in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. After two years of vigorous debate and gridlock, the senate passes the Farm Bill Tuesday 87 to 13, leading up to the House passing it in a whopping 369 to 47 vote.
There were 183 crashes reported in the Lubbock city limits from last weekend's storm. This week's obstacle is the insurance companies, specifically when it comes to damage from the elements.
There were 183 crashes reported in the Lubbock city limits from last weekend's storm. This week's obstacle is the insurance companies, specifically when it comes to damage from the elements.
If your commute takes you along Avenue Q in Lubbock, you cannot miss the blaring eye sore that is the pile of rusting, twisted metal left behind from the Villa Town Motel.
If your commute takes you along Avenue Q in Lubbock, you cannot miss the blaring eye sore that is the pile of rusting, twisted metal left behind from the Villa Town Motel.
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