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Sept. 20 trial for immigrant accused of 4 Nevada killings

By SCOTT SONNER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 24, 2019, file photo, Wilber Ernesto Martinez-Guzman, of El Salvador, is escorted into the courtroom for his initial appearance in Carson City Justice Court in Carson City, Nev. Lawyers for Martinez-Guzman, a Salvadoran immigrant charged with four northern Nevada homicides, want to postpone his trial to determine whether he suffers from an intellectual disability that disqualifies him for the death penalty. Public defenders for 20-year-old Martinez-Guzman have filed a motion for a continuance in the trial scheduled to begin April 6, 2020, perhaps delaying it until Feb. 2021. (AP Photo/Scott Sonner, File)

Defense lawyers want trial in 4 killings pushed to 2021

By SCOTT SONNER - Associated Press

Reno judge refuses to dismiss charges in 4 Nevada killings

By SCOTT SONNER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 24, 2019 file photo, Wilber Ernesto Martinez-Guzman, 19, of El Salvador, is escorted into the courtroom for his initial appearance in Carson City Justice Court in Carson City, Nev. A judge hears pre-trial arguments Monday, May 20, 2019, about the admissibility of a confession by Martinez-Guzman, a Salvadoran immigrant who prosecutors say admitted robbing and killing four elderly northern Nevadans in January to get money to support his drug habit. (AP Photo/Scott Sonner, File)

Nevada judge considers defense motions in quadruple killings

By SCOTT SONNER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 24, 2019 file photo, Wilber Ernesto Martinez-Guzman, of El Salvador, talks to his public defender and interpreter during his initial appearance in Carson City Justice Court in Carson City, Nev. Nevada prosecutors are defending their handling of a confession presented to the grand jury that indicted the Salvadoran immigrant on four murder charges during a week-long killing rampage in January. They're also providing more details about why they believe they have the authority to try him in one place for crimes that occurred in different counties. (AP Photo/Scott Sonner, File)

Nevada prosecutors defend handling of quadruple murder case

By SCOTT SONNER - Associated Press

Lawyer for man accused of 4 Nevada murders seeks dismissals

By SCOTT SONNER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 24, 2019 file photo, Wilber Ernesto Martinez-Guzman, 19, of El Salvador, is escorted into the courtroom for his initial appearance in Carson City Justice Court in Carson City, Nev. A detective says the Salvadoran immigrant charged with four Nevada murders told police he robbed and killed his elderly victims during a 10-day rampage in January because he needed money to buy methamphetamine. According to a grand jury transcript obtained by The Associated Press, the Reno detective testified last week that Martinez-Guzman broke into tears and repeatedly called himself an &quot;idiot&quot; before confessing to the murders. (AP Photo/Scott Sonner, File)

APNewsBreak: Police say Salvadoran suspect killed for meth

By SCOTT SONNER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 24, 2019 file photo, Wilber Ernesto Martinez-Guzman, 19, of El Salvador, is escorted into the courtroom for his initial appearance in Carson City Justice Court in Carson City, Nev. A grand jury has indicted Martinez-Guzman on murder charges in the killing of four northern Nevadans in January. The district attorneys for Washoe and Douglas counties scheduled a news conference in Reno Thursday, March 14, 2019, to provide an update on the case, including their decision on whether to seek the death penalty for Martinez-Guzman.(AP Photo/Scott Sonner, File)

The Latest: Death penalty sought against Salvadoran

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FILE - In this Jan. 24, 2019 file photo, Wilber Ernesto Martinez-Guzman, 19, of El Salvador, is escorted into the courtroom for his initial appearance in Carson City Justice Court in Carson City, Nev. A grand jury has indicted Martinez-Guzman on murder charges in the killing of four northern Nevadans in January. The district attorneys for Washoe and Douglas counties scheduled a news conference in Reno Thursday, March 14, 2019, to provide an update on the case, including their decision on whether to seek the death penalty for Martinez-Guzman.(AP Photo/Scott Sonner, File)

Death penalty sought for Salvadoran in Nevada killings

By SCOTT SONNER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019 file photo Wilber Ernesto Martinez-Guzman, of El Salvador, listens to his public defender and interpreter during his initial appearance in Carson City Justice Court, in Carson City, Nev. Nevada prosecutors are set to announce their plans for the prosecution of Martinez-Guzman an El Salvadoran immigrant identified as the prime suspect in four killings. Martinez-Guzman has been jailed since his arrest more than a week ago. He was charged Thursday with possessing weapons and selling jewelry belonging to several victims. Prosecutors say they'll announce their prosecution plans at a news conference on Monday, Jan. 28. Authorities have said Martinez-Guzman was in the U.S. illegally. (AP Photo/Scott Sonner,File)

Salvadoran accused of 4 Nevada killings worked for 2 victims

By SCOTT SONNER and KEN RITTER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019 file photo Wilber Ernesto Martinez-Guzman, of El Salvador, listens to his public defender and interpreter during his initial appearance in Carson City Justice Court, in Carson City, Nev. Nevada prosecutors are set to announce their plans for the prosecution of Martinez-Guzman an El Salvadoran immigrant identified as the prime suspect in four killings. Martinez-Guzman has been jailed since his arrest more than a week ago. He was charged Thursday with possessing weapons and selling jewelry belonging to several victims. Prosecutors say they'll announce their prosecution plans at a news conference on Monday, Jan. 28. Authorities have said Martinez-Guzman was in the U.S. illegally. (AP Photo/Scott Sonner,File)

Wilber Ernesto Martinez-Guzman, illegal immigrant, charged with murder in four Nevada killings

By Scott Sonner - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019 file photo Wilber Ernesto Martinez-Guzman, of El Salvador, listens to his public defender and interpreter during his initial appearance in Carson City Justice Court, in Carson City, Nev. Nevada prosecutors are set to announce their plans for the prosecution of Martinez-Guzman an El Salvadoran immigrant identified as the prime suspect in four killings. Martinez-Guzman has been jailed since his arrest more than a week ago. He was charged Thursday with possessing weapons and selling jewelry belonging to several victims. Prosecutors say they'll announce their prosecution plans at a news conference on Monday, Jan. 28. Authorities have said Martinez-Guzman was in the U.S. illegally. (AP Photo/Scott Sonner,File)

The Latest: Man accused in 4 murders worked for slain couple

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