Martin Mendoza Jr., 20, was arraigned on charges of first-degree murder for the stabbing death of Marissa DiNapoli. Police reported Mendoza stabbed DiNapoli five times in the back, as evidenced by witness statements and forensic data. Cell phone records revealed both individuals' phones near Anderson Lake on June 29, before her body was found on July 2. After police interaction, Mendoza fled to Mexico but was arrested attempting to return. He faces up to 26 years to life if convicted of first-degree murder regarding this case.
Witness interviews and forensic evidence support law enforcement's conclusion that Mendoza stabbed and killed DiNapoli, with her body found on July 2.
Cell phone data obtained by the FBI placed both DiNapoli's and Mendoza's phones near Anderson Lake on June 29, the day of the incident.
Mendoza fled to Mexico following the interaction with police and was caught at the border trying to return to the U.S.
If convicted, Mendoza faces a potential sentence of 26 years to life for first-degree murder.
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