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Defense argues troubled childhood during Rogelio Martinez sentencing phase

Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 12:11 AM · 1 min read
Defense argues troubled childhood during Rogelio Martinez sentencing phase — ValleyCentral (Rio Grande Valley), Nocatee Community news
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Court wrapped up day two of the punishment phase for Rogelio Martinez, the man convicted of killing San Benito police lieutenant Milton Resendez in 2023. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. On day two, the defense is asking jurors to look beyond the crime and consider Martinez's troubled childhood. Martinez's aunt, [...]

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