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Fresno Jury Sees Police Interview in Murder Case Involving Roller Skating Gunman
Prosecutors reveal new evidence against Alejandra Munoz and Guillermo Perez, accused of killing a 70-year-old man outside a Fresno grocery store.
Published on Feb. 3, 2026
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On Tuesday, prosecutors in Fresno, California played a recorded police interview with Alejandra Munoz, who is on trial along with Guillermo Perez for the murder of 70-year-old Richard Martin. The interview shows Munoz being confronted by police about inconsistencies in her story, as investigators believe the gunman who shot Martin came from Munoz's car while he was on roller blades in the FreshCo Foods parking lot nearly four years ago.
Why it matters
This case highlights the challenges police face in piecing together complex murder investigations, especially when suspects provide conflicting accounts. The motive appears to be tied to a civil lawsuit the victim had recently settled against a previous employer with connections to the defendants.
The details
In the recorded police interview, Detective Ryan Rockwell is heard telling Munoz "You're the driver of a vehicle that was involved in a murder." Rockwell also says "I know what you just told us is not completely truthful." Munoz eventually walked out of the interview, with Rockwell testifying that despite her thick accent, she understood what was being asked of her. Investigators believe Munoz may have traced the FreshCo parking lot before the shooting, which left Martin dead in his car.
- The murder occurred nearly four years ago outside the FreshCo Foods in West Central Fresno.
- The police interview with Alejandra Munoz was played for the jury on Tuesday.
The players
Alejandra Munoz
One of the defendants on trial, accused of being the driver of the vehicle involved in the murder.
Guillermo Perez
The other defendant on trial, accused of being the roller skating gunman who shot and killed the victim.
Richard Martin
The 70-year-old victim who was shot and killed in his car in the FreshCo Foods parking lot.
Detective Ryan Rockwell
The Fresno police detective who conducted the recorded interview with Alejandra Munoz that was played for the jury.
Mark Coleman
The defense attorney representing Alejandra Munoz.
What they’re saying
“You're the driver of a vehicle that was involved in a murder,”
— Detective Ryan Rockwell (abc30.com)
“Alejandra, I'm going to let you know right now that's not what the video shows. I know what you just told us is not completely truthful.”
— Detective Ryan Rockwell (abc30.com)
“A person on roller skates, roller blades comes out of your car and starts rolling around the parking lot.”
— Detective Ryan Rockwell (abc30.com)
“We have to know who that person on roller blades was.”
— Detective Ryan Rockwell (abc30.com)
“Did you establish that she painted virtually every store in that shopping center?”
— Mark Coleman, Defense Attorney (abc30.com)
What’s next
The jury will continue to hear more evidence in the case against Alejandra Munoz and Guillermo Perez in the days ahead.
The takeaway
This case highlights the complexities police face in investigating a murder, especially when suspects provide conflicting accounts. The motive appears tied to a civil lawsuit, raising questions about how personal disputes can tragically escalate to violence.
