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Utah Deputy's Father Charged with Her Murder After Alleged Stalking

Hector Ramon Martinez-Ayala is accused of killing his daughter, Marbella Martinez, and fleeing the country using his twin brother's ID.

  • Marbella Martinez, a 25-year-old corrections officer, was found dead on August 1 in her home.
  • Her father, Hector Ramon Martinez-Ayala, allegedly stalked and strangled her, driven by obsessive behavior.
  • Authorities believe Martinez-Ayala fled the country, using his twin brother's identification to evade capture.
  • Investigators revealed disturbing details, including Martinez-Ayala's jealous and controlling behavior towards his daughter.
  • Martinez-Ayala faces multiple charges, including murder, obstruction of justice, and identity theft.
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