Local & National News | December 04, 2025
Written By JR Robinson
Memphis has had enough.
For too long, a dangerous misconception has plagued our streets: the idea that being young provides a shield against the consequences of violent actions. Let this serve as a wake-up call to anyone who thinks a birth date is a "get out of jail free" card.
The narrative changes today.
In a significant legal development, Jesse Martinez Jr., a juvenile, has been transferred to adult court. He is now facing charges of First Degree Murder in Perpetration of a Felony.
This charge stems from the senseless killing of 15-year-old Michael Aguilar in April. What began as a reported shooting near the Berclair neighborhood—specifically the 3900 block of Grahamdale—ended in tragedy. After the shooting, the young victim, desperate for help, was driven to a nearby fire station. Despite the best efforts of first responders and the medical team at Regional One Health, Michael died from his injuries.
He was 15. He had a life ahead of him. That life was stolen.
The transfer of Martinez Jr. to adult court sends a thunderous message to our community: If you commit adult crimes in Memphis, you will face adult penalties.
We are a city of grit, soul, and potential. We are tired of the headlines. We are tired of the grief. We are determined that Memphis will be #1 at something other than crime statistics. We are going to be #1 at holding perpetrators accountable and protecting our families.
"Do the Crime in Memphis, You Are Going to Do the Time."
This is not just a slogan; it is the standard. Whether you are 18, 25, or 15, if you pull a trigger and take a life, the justice system will meet you with the full force of the law. The transfer of this case is proof that the District Attorney’s Office is drawing a hard line in the sand.
To the families of Memphis: We hear you. To the youth of Memphis: Choose a different path, because the path of violence leads only to a prison cell.
We are taking our city back, one case at a time.
Status: This case remains ongoing. The defendant is now being prosecuted as an adult.
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