Martin Martinez

California suspect in 6 homicides charged with murder

The Stanislaus County district attorney's office on Thursday charged 30-year-old Martin Martinez with murder and child endangerment in the October death of his girlfriend's 2-year-old boy.

Martinez remained free until his arrest Sunday while the Modesto Police Department investigated.

The toddler died of head injuries suffered in fall while in Martinez' care. Martinez told police the injuries were caused by an accident.