In a tragic case unfolding in Santa Ana, Michelle Gutierrez is on trial for the murder of her husband, Cesar Reyes Zuna, whom she killed on his birthday in 2021. Prosecutors portrayed the incident as a premeditated attack, detailing how Gutierrez used two knives to stab Zuna while he slept, despite their children being present but not witnessing the act. In her defense, Gutierrez's attorney cited her mental health struggles exacerbated by medication. The case revealed deep marital issues, with Gutierrez expressing feelings of despair and fear over losing her family in a diary found by police.
Senior Assistant District Attorney Susan Price described the gruesome killing, stating that Gutierrez stabbed her husband repeatedly with two knives, emphasizing the shock for their children.
Deputy Public Defender Jazmine Torres argued that Gutierrez, who had been dealing with mental health issues due to medication, did not plan the attack and was fundamentally non-violent.
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