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The 41-year-old woman accused in a Christmas homicide will go to trial.Maryuris Velasquez-Mendoza is charged with second-degree murder, use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony and tampering with evidence in the death of 36-year-old Angel Gonzalez-Sanchez.A judge ruled that probable cause was found and the case was bound over to district court for trial.Previous coverage: Woman charged in Christmas homicide held on bondOfficers were called to an apartment near 107th Plaza and Ogden Plaza around 11:15 p.m. on Christmas for a 911 call of an unknown nature.Upon arrival, officers found Gonzalez-Sanchez suffering from “cutting injuries.” He was taken to the hospital, where he later died.According to the police report, an officer saw blood on Velasquez-Mendoza’s hands and coat.The report said Velasquez-Mendoza admitted to cutting Gonzalez-Sanchez with a steak knife in an attempt to defend herself. According to the police report, she also said she went through the back window and got rid of the knife before returning to the scene.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
The 41-year-old woman accused in a Christmas homicide will go to trial.
Maryuris Velasquez-Mendoza is charged with second-degree murder, use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony and tampering with evidence in the death of 36-year-old Angel Gonzalez-Sanchez.
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A judge ruled that probable cause was found and the case was bound over to district court for trial.
Previous coverage: Woman charged in Christmas homicide held on bond
Officers were called to an apartment near 107th Plaza and Ogden Plaza around 11:15 p.m. on Christmas for a 911 call of an unknown nature.
Upon arrival, officers found Gonzalez-Sanchez suffering from “cutting injuries.” He was taken to the hospital, where he later died.
According to the police report, an officer saw blood on Velasquez-Mendoza’s hands and coat.
The report said Velasquez-Mendoza admitted to cutting Gonzalez-Sanchez with a steak knife in an attempt to defend herself. According to the police report, she also said she went through the back window and got rid of the knife before returning to the scene.
Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.
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