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The Murder of Marta Rodriguez
1:10:44 - 1:16:11 (05:27)
After pleading guilty for killing girlfriend Pam Butler, Jose Rodriguez now faces prosecution for the murder of his first wife, Marta. Although he had confessed to Pam's murder, the prosecution is still searching for proof for Marta's death.
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Prosecutors attempt to put Jose Rodriguez Cruz away for killing his first wife, Marta, but struggle to find enough evidence to support the case.
1:10:44 - 1:13:07 (02:23)
Summary
Prosecutors attempt to put Jose Rodriguez Cruz away for killing his first wife, Marta, but struggle to find enough evidence to support the case. Despite pleading guilty to killing his girlfriend Pam Butler, Jose may soon walk free from prison.
ChapterThe Murder of Marta Rodriguez
EpisodeA Haunting Stretch of Road
PodcastDateline NBC
Jose's confession to law enforcement about Pam Butler's murder provided prosecutors with crucial information that they later used to incriminate him for killing Marta.
1:13:07 - 1:15:08 (02:01)
Summary
Jose's confession to law enforcement about Pam Butler's murder provided prosecutors with crucial information that they later used to incriminate him for killing Marta. Detective Ortiz explains how she believes Jose disposed of Marta's body, and he confirms how he disposed of Pam's body.
ChapterThe Murder of Marta Rodriguez
EpisodeA Haunting Stretch of Road
PodcastDateline NBC
Jose agrees to plead guilty to second degree murder and in April 2021 at a sentencing hearing, he argues for the minimum sentence while prosecutors argue for the maximum.
1:15:08 - 1:16:11 (01:03)
Summary
Jose agrees to plead guilty to second degree murder and in April 2021 at a sentencing hearing, he argues for the minimum sentence while prosecutors argue for the maximum.