Josefino Cayetano Maldonado has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for the death of his ex-wife, Eudelia Gonzalez, whose rejection of a reconciliation attempt triggered the deadly incident. On July 11, 2021, following a discussion about their relationship that Gonzalez declined, Morales attacked her with a rock and disposed of her body after attempting to hide his involvement. Following her daughter's reports of her disappearance, police connected Maldonado to the crime through evidence, leading to this plea which aims to grant Gonzalez’s family some measure of closure.
Josefino Cayetano Maldonado, 45, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder of Eudelia Gonzalez, ending a tragic case that began with a reconciliation attempt and ended in violence.
Maldonado asked Gonzalez if they could reconcile their relationship, but she refused, leading to a confrontation that escalated to the fatal attack later that night.
After incapacitating Gonzalez, Maldonado tried to cover up his crime, showing no remorse as he disposed of her body along a steep embankment.
Senior Deputy District Attorney Tom Steele expressed hope that the plea and future sentencing would provide the victim's family with much-needed closure.
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