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Arizona Father Convicted of Murder in Son's Starvation Death

Anthony Martinez found guilty of first-degree murder for locking his 6-year-old son in a closet, leading to fatal starvation.

  • Deshaun Martinez, 6, was locked in a closet for 16 hours daily and weighed only 18 pounds at death.
  • Anthony Martinez also convicted of child abuse, kidnapping, and assault on law enforcement.
  • The boy's mother, Elizabeth Archibeque, previously sentenced to life in prison for her role.
  • Deshaun's older brother survived the abuse; two younger sisters were found healthy.
  • Sentencing for Anthony Martinez is scheduled for June 28.
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