A Milwaukee teenager convicted of killing two St. Anthony High School students will spend the rest of his life behind bars.

Circuit Judge Laura Crivello handed down the life sentence for Moses Martinez on Nov. 14. Martinez filed papers that same day signaling his intent to appeal the conviction, online court records show.

Martinez was 17 when prosecutors say he fatally shot Diego Herrera-Mejia, 16, and Isaac Rodriguez, 15, on the 800 block of West Manitoba Street on June 15, 2024.

In August, a jury found Martinez, now 18, guilty of two counts of first-degree intentional homicide, first-degree reckless injury and fleeing police.

The state dismissed charges of driving a vehicle without the owner’s consent and misdemeanor possession of a dangerous weapon by a minor.

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Here’s what prosecutors say happened to Diego Herrera-Mejia and Isaac Rodriguez

by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
November 16, 2025

It’s Monday in Milwaukee, and here are some things we think you should know about. If you would like your event to be considered for this column, please submit your news by clicking here at least two weeks in advance.

The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works is hosting a public meeting for the Hopkins Street Protected Bike Lane and Street Improvement Project from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at the Moody Park Pavillion, 2201 W. Auer Ave. You will learn about the project and give feedback. More information here.

Residents have the chance to explore hands-on training, academic support and housing opportunities with the Milwaukee Job Corps from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 6055 N. 91st St. You will meet representatives and learn how to start career paths with manufacturing, technology, welding and other occupations. Bring a résumé and dress professionally. More information here.

SPARK! is a program that offers nature-based activities and experiences to adults with memory challenges and their caregivers. The next free session is from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd. Registration is required. More information here.

In honor of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, Walker’s Point Youth and Family Center will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 732 S. 21st St. Attendees will tour the youth shelter space, meet staff and learn more about the services provided. More information here.

Join the Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center for an open dialogue and reflection about the history of Thanksgiving and the traditions of gratitude. The culture night is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 930 W. Historic Mitchell St. A traditional meal will be served. More information here.

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MILWAUKEE – Admirals netminder Ethan Haider made life “ruff” for the Stars as Milwaukee got back on the winning track with a 3-1 victory over Texas on Saturday night – the team’s first Sendik’s Dog Day of the season.

By the numbers:

Texas took an early 1-0 lead as Kole Lind scored on their first shot of the game 1:16 into the opening period, but that was all the Stars would get as Haider backboned the Ads defense, turning aside the next 22 shots and helping to kill off all four Texas power-plays.  

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Haider stopped 22 of the 23 shots he faced to pick up his first AHL win.

The Admirals would score the game’s final three goals beginning with Reid Schaefer’s first of the season at 11:04 of the first. Ryan Ufko carried the puck from the top of the right circle around the Texas net and had his wrap-around attempt denied by netminder Ben Kraws, but Schaefer pounced on the rebound and scored into an open net.

Jordan Oesterle’s seeing-eyed shot from the left point with less than two minutes to go in the first found its way through traffic and over the shoulder of Kraws to give the Admirals the lead at 2-1.

Jake Lucchini’s second goal of the week and third of the season at 6:59 of the second period gave the Ads some insurance. The play started when Milwaukee came 3-on-3 into the Texas zone and Cole O’Hara left a drop pass for Lucchini, and he ripped it blocker-side for a 3-1 advantage.

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Schaefer and Oesterle each finished with a goal and an assist in the contest to pace the offense and help Milwaukee to their eighth win in their first 12 games of the season.

What’s next:

The Admirals are back in action with a pair of games next weekend in Henderson against the Silver Knights. Their next home game is against Iowa on Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 7 p.m.