Mother sentenced to 6 years in prison in death of baby in 2020, father awaits trial

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A woman has been sentenced to six years for the death in 2020 of her infant son, Major Bailey, according to Kern County Superior Court records. Sabrina Martinez initially faced a murder charge, but she pleaded no contest to one count of willful cruelty to a child.

Martinez was initially arrested in July 2022 and faced 10 felony charges and one misdemeanor, including murder, and nine counts of willful cruelty to a child. However, 10 of 11 were dismissed in April.

According to court records, Martinez has served enough days to complete her sentence. Records show she has served 2,213 days, 1,107 for good behavior…

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