Memphis Father Charged with Murder in Son’s Death
A father in Memphis, Tennessee, has been arrested and charged with murder after allegedly killing his 3-year-old son, Joseph Martinez. The father, Saul Martinez, is accused of taking the child during a custody dispute, returning without him, and later admitting…
St. Louis, MO, July 21, 2026 —
A father in Memphis, Tennessee, has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the death of his 3-year-old son, Joseph Martinez. The suspect has been identified as Saul Martinez, the child’s father.
According to authorities, Saul Martinez is accused of taking the child during a custody dispute. He reportedly returned without his son and later confessed to placing the child’s body in a suitcase. Police subsequently discovered the suitcase.
The details surrounding the alleged incident and the timeline of events are currently under investigation by law enforcement officials. The Memphis Police Department has not released further information regarding the specific circumstances of the custody dispute or the exact cause and manner of the child’s death.
Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
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