Man Sentenced to Prison in Toddler Son’s Death
September 14, 2023 2:00AM EDT
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A Saginaw man will spend a minimum of 7.5 years in prison for his role in the death of his son.
On August 17, 2021, police were sent to a home in the 700 block of Stephens St. on Saginaw’s west side for a report of an unresponsive child. They were unable to revive 14-month-old Jesse James Martinez-Garstecki. An autopsy indicates the boy died from acute drug intoxication.
The child’s parents, 36-year-old Amber Martinez and 45-year-old Ryan Garstecki were charged with involuntary manslaughter and second-degree child abuse. Both suspects pleaded no contest to the charges. Garstecki was sentenced this week while Martinez will be sentenced later this month.