Bio

Pablo San Martin was born on July 23, 1967. He grew up in a challenging environment. There is limited information about his early life, but it appears that his background may have influenced his later choices. He lived in Dade County, Florida, which is a mix of communities with diverse backgrounds and situations.

San Martin became known for his involvement in criminal activities that escalated over time. He was linked with a group that carried out robberies. These activities ultimately had significant consequences for him, leading to his arrest in January 1992. 

Murder Story

On December 6, 1991, Pablo San Martin and his co-defendants executed a robbery that resulted in the death of Raul Lopez. The group planned to steal cash from a check-cashing business. After picking up $25,000 from the bank, the men were confronted by San Martin and his accomplices at a stoplight. San Martin ordered them not to move, which led to a shootout. Lopez was shot in the chest and later died in the hospital.

San Martin confessed to his role in the crime. He described how the robbery was planned and admitted that the firearms used could be found near his home. Police recovered two guns, which were linked to the shooting of Lopez.

On January 3, 1992, San Martin was involved in another robbery at the Kislak National Bank in North Miami. During this robbery, police officer Steven Bauer was shot and killed. San Martin and his accomplices attempted to steal money from the bank, which ultimately resulted in Bauer's death.

San Martin was arrested on January 18, 1992. He faced multiple charges for his actions during both robberies. On November 24, 1993, he was sentenced to death for the first-degree murder of Raul Lopez. He also received sentences for attempted murder, robbery, and other charges related to his criminal activities.

In the following years, San Martin's case went through various appeals. The Florida Supreme Court upheld his conviction but changed his death sentence to life in prison without parole on June 11, 1998. His legal battles continued with motions to vacate and additional appeals, but ultimately, his conviction remained intact.