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'''Maritza Martin Munoz''' (October 29, 1959 – January 18, 1993) was a woman shot to death by her ex-husband, Emilio Nuñez, on cemetery grounds in [[North Lauderdale, Florida]]. Martin was to be interviewed by ''[[Ocurrió Así]]'' reporter Ingrid Cruz, after she visited her daughter's grave while the father, Emilio Nuñez, was there. Their 15-year-old daughter, Yoandra, had committed suicide in 1992 following their discovery of her being 13 weeks pregnant, and Nuñez had blamed the incident on Martin. Nuñez believed that their daughter had been abused by her stepfather and murdered or driven to suicide by her mother.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1993-01-20/news/9301040629_1_neighbors-emilio-nunez-maritza-martin-munoz|title=Murder Suspect `Snapped` He Blamed Ex-wife For Daughter`s Death|date=January 20, 1993|work=SunSentinel|location=North Lauderdale, Florida}}</ref> Both theories were rejected by investigators. Yoandra had been raised by Martin and Nuñez had no contact with her.<ref name=SunSentinel>{{cite news|url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2000-01-26/news/0001260127_1_emilio-nunez-daughter-s-death-ex-wife|title=Nunez Found Guilty In Death Of Ex-wife|date=January 26, 2000|work=SunSentinel|location=North Lauderdale, Florida}}</ref> |
'''Maritza Martin Munoz''' (October 29, 1959 – January 18, 1993) was a woman shot to death by her ex-husband, Emilio Nuñez, on cemetery grounds in [[North Lauderdale, Florida]]. Martin was to be interviewed by ''[[Ocurrió Así]]'' reporter Ingrid Cruz, after she visited her daughter's grave while the father, Emilio Nuñez, was there. Their 15-year-old daughter, Yoandra, had committed suicide in 1992 following their discovery of her being 13 weeks pregnant, and Nuñez had blamed the incident on Martin. Nuñez believed that their daughter had been abused by her stepfather and murdered or driven to suicide by her mother.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1993-01-20/news/9301040629_1_neighbors-emilio-nunez-maritza-martin-munoz|title=Murder Suspect `Snapped` He Blamed Ex-wife For Daughter`s Death|date=January 20, 1993|work=SunSentinel|location=North Lauderdale, Florida}}</ref> Both theories were rejected by investigators. Yoandra had been raised by Martin and Nuñez had no contact with her.<ref name=SunSentinel>{{cite news|url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2000-01-26/news/0001260127_1_emilio-nunez-daughter-s-death-ex-wife|title=Nunez Found Guilty In Death Of Ex-wife|date=January 26, 2000|work=SunSentinel|location=North Lauderdale, Florida}}</ref> |
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As Maritza was being questioned by the reporter, Emilio left the grave site and headed towards his car, where he retrieved a [[9mm|9 mm]] [[semi-automatic pistol]], returned and shot her in the back of the head, followed by several more gunshots at her body. The cameraman managed to film the first few shots while the reporter ran for the van. The footage was later used in the film ''[[Bowling for Columbine]]''.<ref>Moore, Michael "Bowling for Columbine, 2002</ref> It was also shown in the 1993 [[shockumentary]] film ''[[Traces of Death]]'' |
As Maritza was being questioned by the reporter, Emilio left the grave site and headed towards his car, where he retrieved a [[9mm|9 mm]] [[semi-automatic pistol]], returned and shot her in the back of the head, followed by several more gunshots at her body. The cameraman managed to film the first few shots while the reporter ran for the van. The footage was later used in the film ''[[Bowling for Columbine]]''.<ref>Moore, Michael "Bowling for Columbine, 2002</ref> It was also shown in the 1993 [[shockumentary]] film ''[[Traces of Death]]''.{{cn}} |
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At the time of death, she left behind a son of eighteen months old.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1993-01-22/news/9301050077_1_emilio-nunez-maritza-martin-wife|title=Dead Woman`s Spouse Disputes Suspect`s Claim To Be Loving Dad|date=January 22, 1993|work=SunSentinel|location=North Lauderdale, Florida}}</ref> She was buried next to her daughter.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1993-01-21/news/9301040882_1_emilio-nunez-maritza-martin-munoz-yoandra|title=Man Jailed In Slaying Of Ex-wife Video-murder Suspect Caught On Bus In Texas|date=January 21, 1993|work=SunSentinel|location=North Lauderdale, Florida}}</ref> |
At the time of death, she left behind a son of eighteen months old.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1993-01-22/news/9301050077_1_emilio-nunez-maritza-martin-wife|title=Dead Woman`s Spouse Disputes Suspect`s Claim To Be Loving Dad|date=January 22, 1993|work=SunSentinel|location=North Lauderdale, Florida}}</ref> She was buried next to her daughter.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1993-01-21/news/9301040882_1_emilio-nunez-maritza-martin-munoz-yoandra|title=Man Jailed In Slaying Of Ex-wife Video-murder Suspect Caught On Bus In Texas|date=January 21, 1993|work=SunSentinel|location=North Lauderdale, Florida}}</ref> |
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Maritza Martin | |
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| Born | Maritza Martin Munoz October 29, 1959 |
| Died | January 18, 1993 (aged 33) |
| Cause of death | Gunshot wounds |
| Spouse | Emilio Nuñez (divorced) |
| Children | 2 |
Maritza Martin Munoz (October 29, 1959 – January 18, 1993) was a woman shot to death by her ex-husband, Emilio Nuñez, on cemetery grounds in North Lauderdale, Florida. Martin was to be interviewed by Ocurrió Así reporter Ingrid Cruz, after she visited her daughter's grave while the father, Emilio Nuñez, was there. Their 15-year-old daughter, Yoandra, had committed suicide in 1992 following their discovery of her being 13 weeks pregnant, and Nuñez had blamed the incident on Martin. Nuñez believed that their daughter had been abused by her stepfather and murdered or driven to suicide by her mother.[1] Both theories were rejected by investigators. Yoandra had been raised by Martin and Nuñez had no contact with her.[2]
As Maritza was being questioned by the reporter, Emilio left the grave site and headed towards his car, where he retrieved a 9 mm semi-automatic pistol, returned and shot her in the back of the head, followed by several more gunshots at her body. The cameraman managed to film the first few shots while the reporter ran for the van. The footage was later used in the film Bowling for Columbine.[3] It was also shown in the 1993 shockumentary film Traces of Death.[citation needed]
At the time of death, she left behind a son of eighteen months old.[4] She was buried next to her daughter.[5]
In 2000, Emilio Nuñez was found guilty by a jury in Fort Lauderdale.[6] He was sentenced to imprisonment for "25 to life" but became eligible to apply for parole in 2017.[2]
See also
References
- ^ "Murder Suspect `Snapped` He Blamed Ex-wife For Daughter`s Death". SunSentinel. North Lauderdale, Florida. January 20, 1993.
- ^ a b "Nunez Found Guilty In Death Of Ex-wife". SunSentinel. North Lauderdale, Florida. January 26, 2000.
- ^ Moore, Michael "Bowling for Columbine, 2002
- ^ "Dead Woman`s Spouse Disputes Suspect`s Claim To Be Loving Dad". SunSentinel. North Lauderdale, Florida. January 22, 1993.
- ^ "Man Jailed In Slaying Of Ex-wife Video-murder Suspect Caught On Bus In Texas". SunSentinel. North Lauderdale, Florida. January 21, 1993.
- ^ The Houston Chronicle, January 26, 2000
External links
- Murder of Maritza Martin at Find a Grave
- Google News Facsimile of Ocala Star-Banner, Jan. 23, 1993. "Victim's husband refutes cemetery shooting details." Retrieved October 5, 2009.
- Seattletimes.com "Woman's Slaying Aired Live On TV -- Mourning Father Shoots Ex-Wife At Daughter's Grave." Written January 20, 1993. Retrieved October 5, 2009.
- Murder of Maritza Martin at IMDb