December 7, 2005
Contact: Lynn
Kimbrough, 720-913-9025
MURDER DEFENDANT PLEADS GUILTY AS
TRIAL BEGINS
A man on trial for first-degree murder in Denver District Court
this week has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of second-degree murder.
Marcilino Carbajal (dob: 11-4-78) is accused of beating his
estranged wife to death in June 2004.
This morning, after just one witness testified in his murder
trial, Carbajal agreed to plead guilty to second-degree murder
with a stipulation that he be sentenced to 40 years in prison.
The sentencing hearing has been scheduled for January 23, 2005
in Denver District Courtroom 19 at 9 a.m.
The body of 25-year-old Dometria Carbajal was found in her home
in the 2800 block of Xavier Street on June 6, 2004. Marcilino
“Pat” Carbajal was arrested the next day.
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The filing of a
criminal charge is merely a formal accusation that an
individual(s) committed a crime(s) under Colorado laws.
A defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven
guilty. See Colo. RPC 3.6
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