Man found guilty in double murder case outside a local bar

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - After a five day long trial, the jury came together for the verdict, finding 49 year-old Guadalupe Pelayo guilty on both counts of First Degree Murder.

Two witnesses took the stand in the case of a man accused of double murder outside a local bar, which led to his guilty verdict.

Guadalupe Pelayo shot 41-year-old Francisco Lopez and 35-year-old Luis Navarrete multiple times in different parts of their body.

The murders took place outside the Alement Bar in Downtown Yuma in the early morning hours of January 30, 2023.

Previous testimony was heard from the suspect's wife who was there when the shooting happened.

A medical examiner also took the stand to explain how many gunshot wounds the victims had.

Pelayo's sentencing is scheduled for mid-September and he is facing life in prison.