The way prosecutors tell it, Marvin Palencia premeditated the murder of 36-year-old Jacobo Vazquez after learning that his wife and Vazquez were having an affair. But Palencia’s defense attorneys say their client acted in self-defense when he shot Vazquez on November 11, 2010. Jurors heard these arguments Wednesday morning. Palencia, 35, is charged with first-degree … Read more →
Marvin Palencia pleaded innocent this morning to fatally shooting his former co-worker who had been romantically involved with Palencia’s wife. Palencia is charged with premeditated first-degree murder while armed, evidence tampering, and weapons charges. Prosecutors allege that Palencia believed he had evidence that Jacobo Vazquez was romantically involved with Palencia’s estranged wife. On Nov. 11, … Read more →
Prosecutors reported today that approximately seven months of plea negotiations with Marvin Palencia have failed and that they are refocusing on securing an indictment in the case. Palencia, 35, is suspected of shooting Jacobo Vazquez, a former co-worker who had been romantically involved with his wife, then wrapping the body in a cardboard box with … Read more →
Marvin Palencia’s attorney is currently engaged in plea discussions with prosecutors in a case that alleges he killed a former co-worker over an affair the man was having with Palencia’s wife. In interviews with police Palencia has admitted to shooting 36-year-old Jacobo Vazquez, wrapping his body in plastic wrap and duct tape, placing it in … Read more →
Marvin Palencia, accused of shooting a former co-worker who had been romantically involved with his wife, then wrapping the body in a cardboard box with plastic wrap and duct tape and dumping it alongside a roadway, will stand trial in the case, a D.C. Superior Court ruled Friday. Palencia is next due in court Feb. … Read more →
Following are scheduled court appearances for murder cases. This information is current as of Friday, 2 p.m. and will be re-verified throughout the week. Please remember that court dates can change, even at the last minute. To view the docket of a case please go to the D.C. Courts website and search by the defendant’s … Read more →
Murder defendant Marvin Palencia believed he had evidence that a former co-worker was romantically involved with his estranged wife when he shot and killed the man in the Constitution Avenue office building that they shared, charging documents against Palencia allege. Jacobo Vazquez’ body was found Tuesday Nov. 16 in a box alongside westbound I-70 in … Read more →
