Man Charged With Murder In Lawrence County

CREATED Aug. 13, 2012

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  • Martin Meza is wanted for murder in Lawrence County Image by Lawrence County Sheriff's Office

A man from Pierce City is on the run after a murder in Lawrence County.

28-year-old Martin Meza is charged with shooting 45-year-old Able Ibarra from Purdy.

Ibarra's body was found along a farm road in the Pierce City area, not far from where authorities found a large amount of blood the night before.

Meza, who also goes by Carlos Gonzalez, is charged with first degree murder.