Electric Bill Turned Deadly | Tucson News

A shocking murder in Phoenix: 31-year-old Troy Yazzie faces second-degree murder charges after allegedly attacking his 76-year-old roommate, Manuel Martinez, with a construction helmet over a $50 electric bill dispute. Martinez suffered severe facial fractures, underwent surgery, and died from blunt force trauma in July. Yazzie, who fled to Flagstaff and even told his probation officer he planned to return, admitted to the assault. Now held on a $1 million bond, this isn’t his first brush with the law—he’s got prior aggravated assault convictions. A chilling reminder of how quickly violence can spiral. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/84d404431b831e0b