Suspect in Martinez Murder Charged | California News

A Martinez man faces murder charges after allegedly stabbing a 68-year-old homeowner during a botched burglary—security footage shows him in tactical gear and mask. The suspect, 36-year-old Marcos Iriarte-Valdez, a Venezuelan citizen with a prior string of Orinda burglaries, was out on pretrial release and had violated home-detention rules before the fatal attack. DHS has flagged him as an illegal alien and placed a detainer. He pleaded not guilty and returns to court in September as authorities vow to pursue justice while victims’ families voice alarm over his early release. 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/4d80d946bdcfab07