San Benito, TX

(Brownsville, TX) — A South Texas man is heading to death row after his conviction on capital murder charges. A Cameron County jury sentenced Rogelio Martinez to death yesterday after deliberating for several days. Martinez was previously found guilty of capital murder for shooting and killing San Benito Police Lieutenant Milton Resendez in 2023. His lawyers said they will appeal the case to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.

The punishment phase of a capital murder trial is underway in Cameron County. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against Rogelio Martinez following a guilty verdict last week. Martinez was found guilty of shooting and killing San Benito Police Lieutenant Milton Resendez during a pursuit in 2023. Prosecutors called 14 witnesses to testify about Martinez’s gang ties, his misbehavior in jail and the aftermath of the shooting of Resendez. Jurors will determine whether Martinez will be e

The capital murder trial of Rogelio Martinez is moving closer to completion. The prosecution and defense both rested their cases yesterday and are expected to give closing arguments today. On Wednesday, jurors saw a video of a law enforcement interview where Martinez said he was not trying to shoot anyone, but was firing his gun to get police to back off during a high-speed chase. Martinez is accused of shooting and killing San Benito Police Lieutenant Milton Resendez during that pursuit in 2023