30-year-old Victor Cruz pleaded guilty to murdering Edith Martinez at McVantage Industries due to jealousy, and was sentenced to 40 years in prison.
Victor Cruz, 30, pleaded guilty to the murder of Edith Martinez on July 11, 2023, during a violent altercation at McVantage Industries in Tuscumbia. The conflict arose from jealousy, leading to Cruz striking Martinez after she attacked him with a metal pipe. He was sentenced to 40 years in prison and is currently held in Colbert County Jail without bond. The incident is believed to be domestic-related, as both worked at the plant.
October 23, 2024
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