Two people have been charged in connection with the murder of an 18-year-old in Connecticut whose body was found wrapped in a comforter on a highway, as family say the suspects are the victim’s cousins.
Edgar Josué Chiche Martínez’s body was found on Pope Park Highway in Hartford Saturday morning.
He was just days away from his 19th birthday, family members told NBC Connecticut.
The teen was charged with murder and tampering with evidence while Soto-Veliz was charged with hindering prosecution and tampering with evidence.
Although police did not disclose a potential motive, Martínez Mayen said the family believes the slaying was over money.
Persons:
Edgar Josué Chiche, ”, Martínez, Sender Soto, Soto, Veliz, Martínez’s, It's, ” Verónica Imelda Martínez Mayen, Martínez Mayen, Nimsa Martínez
Organizations:
NBC Connecticut, state’s, Examiner’s Office, ” Hartford, NBC, Hartford, Hartford High School
Locations:
Connecticut, Hartford, Magnolia, Guatemala, NBC Connecticut