SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — A man has been convicted of first-degree felony murder after shooting and killing another individual in 2022. At the time of the shooting, he was attempting to exchange fake movie money for drugs.

Alexis Federico Marquez, 24, was convicted in a jury trial this week on one count of first-degree felony murder, one count of first-degree felony aggravated robbery, and two counts of first-degree felony discharge of a firearm.

The jury trial started on September 10 and concluded on September 17, 2025. During the trial, the jury learned that, in 2022, Marquez had attempted to exchange $1300 worth of motion picture production money for cocaine from his victim, before shooting him.

Sentencing is currently set for January 6, 2026. Marquez is facing between five years to li

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