FLORENCE – A jury had found Andrew Salazar guilty for the death of Robert Ben De Arman III. Specifically Salazar was found guilty of manslaughter, a class two dangerous felony.
According to the Pinal County Attorney’s Office, on October 11, 2013, Robert Ben De Arman III was shot and killed at a party with friends in Florence.
According to investigators, Salazar was drinking at the party for several hours. During the event, Salazar pointed a gun at the victim and shot him once in the chest, killing him. Investigators determined Salazar was intoxicated and using prescription medication when De Arman was shot.
At the time of the shooting, Salazar was a convicted felon on probation and was unlawfully in possession of the firearm.
Salazar faces a manadatory minimum of ten and a half years and a maximum of 21 years for
manslaughter.
The family of Robert Ben De Arman III issued a statement:
To whom it may concern, Our family would like to take this time to thank everyone that assisted with getting the justice that we received. This has been a long road not only for our family but also for those who have worked so hard on the case.
We would like to personally thank Sgt. James Rimmer, Vince Goddard, David Ahl, Barbara Marvel, Jesus Pacheco, Gina Ramirez and Arizona Voice for Crime Victims. Most of these individuals have been with our family since the start of all this and never once did our family feel alone or doubt that we wouldn’t get the justice that was much needed. Thank you again to all of you for your hard work and dedication.
Salazar faces a mandatory minimum of ten and a half years and a maximum of 21 years for manslaughter. Salazar will receive his sentence on July 19 at Pinal County Superior Courthouse.
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