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Press Releases - May 2005

Police Department

Prince George's County, Maryland
PRESS INFORMATION OFFICE
7600 Barlowe Road, Palmer Park, Maryland 20785
Phone 301-772-4710 / Fax 301-772-4948

May 12, 2005

PRESS RELEASE
Homicide on East West Highway in University Park

The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred inUniversity Park, Maryland. 

On December 01, 2003, at approximately 12:41 p.m., officers responded to the 4400 block of East West Highway for an injured child.  The victim1-year old RovertoOrlando Martinez of the 5300 block of Towson Road in Bladensburgwalked outside of the residence, into the backyard, and fell into the swimming pool.  He was found unconscious.  Martinez remained unconscious until he was pronounced dead on April 14, 2005 at Children’s Hospital in Washington, DC. 

On April 22, 2005, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled the victim’s death a homicide, as a result of injuries sustained while the victim was under the supervision of a 50-year old child care provider from University Park. 

Anyone with additional information about this case is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (301) 772-4925.  Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS.  A cash reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for the tip that leads to the arrest and indictment of the suspect.  The investigation is continuing.

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