Martinez, 34, killed Andres Espejo, 38, on Riverside Drive near Nebraska Drive.
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Madera police announce arrest in fatal stabbing of 38-year-old father
Madera police announce arrest in fatal stabbing of 38-year-old father
Madera Police arrested Martinez shortly after the stabbing.
Authorities said two eye witnesses were able to identify him as the man who killed Espejo, and a tip led police to where Martinez was staying.
Investigators did not initially release a motive for the homicide but said they didn't believe the incident was random.
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"We do know that the two knew each other and had prior conflicts," said Madera Police Department interim Lieutenant Mark Trukki.
Espejo left behind two sisters and a brother as well as an 11-year-old daughter, Aundrea.
His family members previously told Action News they were holding onto memories and hoping for justice.
"He brought joy to everybody. I mean, whenever he was around, whenever he was around me, he made me smile, laugh, and whatever I was going through, he made me forget about it, you know," said Sarah Rios, Espejo's cousin. "He was a good guy, a good sense of humor, good character. He didn't deserve this."