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Salinas Valley prisoner convicted for allegedly causing life-threatening stab injuries

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MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) -- The Monterey County District Attorney announced the conviction of a life prisoner in Salinas Valley State Prison over two separate stabbings.

In February of 2023, Moises Meraz Espinoza allegedly attacked his cellmate after evening lockdown, stabbing him more than 20 times and causing life threatening injuries.

In November of 2024, Espinoza was seen walking up to another inmate in the prison yard before stabbing him, also causing life threatening injuries.

He was found guilty of the two assaults and is scheduled to be sentenced on August 27.

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