A brutal murder
On June 6, 2020, Maria Muñoz stabbed her husband, Jose Muñoz, 17 times in their home in Clayton County, Georgia. She then called 911 and claimed that he had attacked her first. However, the evidence showed otherwiseMaria had planned to kill Jose for months, and even wrote a letter to her lover, saying that she would be free soon.
A key witness
The prosecution’s star witness was none other than Maria herself. Her own words, recorded in phone calls, text messages, and letters, revealed her motive and intent to murder her husband. She also confessed to her sister and a friend that she had killed JoseMaria’s voice became a powerful testimony against her.
A guilty verdict
The jury deliberated for less than two hours before finding Maria guilty of malice murder and aggravated assault on December 15, 2023. She faced a mandatory sentence of life in prison without parole. The defense argued for leniency, citing Maria’s history of mental illness and abuse. However, the judge rejected their plea and sentenced Maria to life plus 20 years on December 17, 2023.
A tragic end
Jose Muñoz was a hardworking father of four children, who loved his family and his job as a mechanic. He had no idea that his wife was having an affair and plotting to kill him. His death left a void in the lives of his loved ones, who described him as a kind, generous, and loyal man. Jose’s family said they were satisfied with the verdict and the sentence, but nothing could bring him back.
