Man charged with murder in fatal shooting of landscaper in California
By Dennis Romero
Published on March 21, 2026.
Michael Anthony Burke, a 70-year-old man from San Diego County, has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting death of landscaper Martin Lucas Esteban. The incident occurred during an argument with landscapers in Fallbrook, California, following an argument. One man was killed and another was treated for a gunshot wound and has been released from the hospital. Burke, who is being held without bail, has pleaded not guilty to the charges and each count includes a recommended sentence of 25 years to life if convicted. The victim's daughter, Martina Lucas, described the suspect as a good father and a good person.
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