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Engineer Turned Killer in Martinez Stabbing | San Jose News
A chilling murder on Francis Court in Martinez shocked the community: 68-year-old engineer Todd Stewart, beloved local retiree and golf enthusiast, was fatally stabbed during a home invasion by 36-year-old Marcos Iriarte-Valdez — a former Boeing engineer with a Cal Poly degree and a recently listed $495K townhouse. Released just one day prior under California’s new bail guidelines, Iriarte-Valdez had a history of legal trouble, including domestic violence charges and restraining order violations, some resolved through diversion. Neighbors are reeling from the loss of a gentle soul, while…
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