Music producer Cruz Martinez was declared a fugitive from justice by a control judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Nuevo Leon, after failing to appear at a key hearing scheduled for July 3, 2025.
The hearing was related to an attempted femicide complaint filed by his ex-wife, singer Alicia Villarreal. Due to his absence, the judge issued an arrest warrant against him.
Background of Alicia Villarreal’s case
Martinez’s lawyer, Leopoldo Angel, alleged personal reasons for the absence, without providing additional details.
The complaint arose after an incident in February 2025, when Villarreal made a distress signal during a concert in Michoacán, indicating that she was a victim of gender violence.
Subsequently, she filed a formal complaint with the Special Prosecutor’s Office for Feminicides and Crimes against Women in Nuevo León, accusing Martínez of physical aggression and theft of personal belongings.
Possible international intervention
As a protective measure, authorities issued a restraining order prohibiting Martinez from approaching Villarreal during the legal process.
Given that Martinez is a U.S. citizen and has scheduled appearances in the United States, Mexican authorities do not rule out requesting the collaboration of Interpol to locate and arrest him.
Legal implications for Cruz Martinez
Martinez’s unjustified non-attendance at the hearing could lead to the judicial process being carried out with him in preventive detention, according to Villarreal’s legal team.
Alicia Villarreal contó que tuvo un problema con Cruz Martínez en su casa de Monterrey, quien la había atacado físicamente y la había intentado asfixiar
Relevance to the Hispanic community in the U.S.
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This case has generated great attention among the Hispanic community in the United States, highlighting the importance of denouncing and confronting gender violence.
Martínez’s legal situation could have repercussions on his professional activities in the United States, although it is not yet known what will happen to him.
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