Rose Martinez

Murdered
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On June 17, 2018, a tragic incident occurred in South Salt Lake, Utah, resulting in the death of 89-year-old Rose Martinez. The events unfolded when Abe Martinez, Rose's 44-year-old grandson, entered the home of Rose and her 71-year-old husband, located near 450 E. Stanley Ave. (3180 South).

Abe Martinez, who had recently been paroled from the Federal system, took his grandmother and her husband hostage. During this hostage situation, Abe Martinez killed his grandmother, Rose Martinez. ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Rose Martinez

    Female

    Hispanic / Latino

    Salt-lake-city

    UT

    2018-06-17

    89

    Rose

    Martinez

    01/02/2025

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    Has anyone else been grappling with how senseless this whole situation is? I can't stop thinking abo... ...Read More
    12/01/2024
    It's difficult to fathom the immense grief Rose Martinez's family must be feeling after this sensele... ...Read More
    04/27/2024
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