On December 29th, Lorena Sandra Uzueta attended two parties in Glendale. According to police investigators, at the first party, Uzueta helped break up a fight before leaving to another party. Unfortunately for Uzueta, she became involved in an altercation at this party that tragically led to her demise.
Investigators report that at this party, Uzueta was allegedly attacked and stabbed by a seventeen-year-old female, and afterwards was also attacked by 19-year-old Alexis Nicole Hernandez. While Hernandez both fought with and held Uzueta, the 17-year-old suspect stabbed Uzueta a second time, and then both suspects fled from the crime scene.
Uzueta’s friends placed her in a vehicle and were driving her to a local hospital when they were involved in a collision. Officers stated that after the collision, the driver of the car fled leaving Uzueta in the damaged vehicle.
Police discovered Uzueta while investigating the reported accident and arranged her transportation to a nearby hospital where she later died.
Police investigators were able to find both Hernandez and the 17-year-old girl. After speaking with witnesses of the fatal stabbing, police took both females into custody, charging the juvenile with first degree murder, and Hernandez with aggravated assault.
The juvenile’s name will not be released by law enforcement officials unless she is charged as an adult.
No matter whether you are sentenced as an adult or a juvenile, a conviction for first degree murder carries severe penalties. If convicted in Arizona of this crime, you can spend your life in prison and prosecutors may seek the death penalty, as well.
If you or a family member have been charged with murder, it is critical to hire a seasoned, professional, and competent criminal defense lawyer. An experienced Arizona criminal defense attorney has the necessary skills and knowledge of Arizona laws to not only provide an aggressive defense, but to protect your rights, as well.
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