Police Charge Selena Martinez, 21, for Eudora Gustafson's Murder

BRISTOL, RI — Selena Martinez, 21, is charged with one count of murder after DNA evidence allegedly linked her to the death of Eudora Gustafson, Bristol police said Monday. This is a new murder charge in the case, the Attorney General's office said.

She was previously charged with possession of stolen goods, and her boyfriend, Raymond Paiva, 24 was previously charged with Gustafson's murder. He continues to be held at the ACI pending further court proceedings.

Gustafson, 66, was found deceased at her residence, 34 Sowams Drive on Feb. 10. Martinez and Paiva were shot the same night in Providence while fleeing police. Bristol police had put out a bulletin saying they were wanted for questioning in a possible homicide.

She was later arraigned for the stolen goods charge.

According to Chief Josue D. Canario, Martinez was taken into custody on April 2 in Exeter, on an arrest warrant by members of the Bristol Police Department, Rhode State Police Violent Fugitive Task Force and the Computer Crimes Unit. She appeared before a bail commissioner at the police department on Sunday and was transferred to the Adult Correctional Institutions.

On Monday, she appeared in the 6th District Court and was ordered held without bail. She is due back in court April 17 for a bail hearing.

Chief Canario said this was an isolated incident. Raymond Paiva and Selena Martinez were known to the victim, and at no time was there any indication that any other members of the community or public were in danger during the time of this incident