Arizona Man Sentenced to Life for Starving Son to Death

Anthony Martinez receives life sentence for first-degree murder, child abuse, and kidnapping in the death of his 6-year-old son.

Judge cited the crimes as heinous and cruel, emphasizing Martinez's position of trust.
Martinez's son, Deshaun, was locked in a closet for 16 hours daily as punishment for stealing food.
Deshaun weighed just 18 pounds at the time of his death, with the manner of death listed as homicide.
Martinez's wife, Elizabeth Archibeque, also received a life sentence for her role in the child's death.
Martinez wrote a letter of apology to his children, read aloud by his defense attorney in court.