Photo By: Photos courtesy of Marion County JailMurder suspects
Javier Sanchez Perez (left) and Erasmo Lopez Jr. were arrested for the 2011 murder of Woodburn teen Tomas Montes-Sanchez. Lopez pleaded no contest Dec. 19 while Sanchez Perez awaits trial Jan. 17.
WOODBURN — Although it’s been nearly a year since the murder of Woodburn teen Tomas Montes-Sanchez, steps toward a trial for two men charged in the case are just beginning.