Natalia Martinez

Troubleshooter investigative reporter

Natalia Martinez is a multi-Emmy award winning investigative reporter.

Her stories have exposed systemic failures within government agencies, corruption, and the abuse of power.

Natalia received a national Gracie Award for her work on issues of domestic violence. Her reporting has also been recognized by the Associated Press.

Natalia's stories have led to numerous criminal investigations, convictions and ultimately, change.

She joined WAVE News in 2014, investigating, breaking stories and anchoring.

Natalia grew up in South Florida, where she graduated from the University of Miami with dual majors in journalism and history.

Her husband is a teacher, and together they have a young daughter.

You can watch Natalia's investigations during the week on WAVE News.

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In the letter, Detective Bryan Gillis thanked Scottie Scheffler for his demeanor throughout...

Officer in Scottie Scheffler case thanks the golfer but takes aim at his attorney in statement

Updated: May. 30, 2024 at 1:31 PM EDT

By Natalia Martinez and Dorothy Sedovic

The officer at the center of the case against pro golfer, Scottie Scheffler issued his statement after the charges against the athlete were dismissed.

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Scottie Scheffler hits a tee shot on the third hole during the final round of the Charles...

All charges against Scottie Scheffler have been dropped

Updated: May. 29, 2024 at 1:21 PM EDT

By Charles Gazaway, Ward Jolles, Julia Huffman, Natalia Martinez and Dorothy Sedovic

Charges against PGA golfer Scottie Scheffler have been dismissed.

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“Baby Shark” song allegedly used to torture teen held in a Kentucky Juvenile Facility

‘Baby Shark’ song used to torture teen in detention, lawsuit claims

Updated: Jan. 17, 2024 at 12:17 PM EST

By Natalia Martinez and Gray News staff

Other allegations in the lawsuit include a child held in an insect-infested room, girls not given feminine hygiene products and a suicidal child held in a padded cell without a toilet and left for weeks.

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Jamarcus Glover, seen in this booking photo, is facing multiple drug-related charges.

Former boyfriend of Breonna Taylor arrested on drug trafficking charges

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 4:02 PM EDT

By Natalia Martinez and Gray News staff

Glover is facing multiple charges including engaging in organized crime, unlawful transaction with a minor with illegal controlled substances and being a convicted felon in possession of a handgun.

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Crystal Rogers, a mother of five, went missing July 3, 2015, in Bardstown, Kentucky.

Boyfriend charged with murder in case of mother of 5 missing for 8 years

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 10:18 AM EDT

By Natalia Martinez and Gray News staff

Brooks Houck was taken into custody Wednesday morning, according to the FBI.

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"Cocaine Bear" is based on firsthand accounts and official investigative records from state...

Man on plane with drug smuggler in ‘Cocaine Bear’ has died

Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 9:41 AM EDT

By Natalia Martinez and Debra Worley

Bill Leonard was the last to see the former narcotics detective, Andrew Thornton, alive before Thornton parachuted to his death with millions of dollars worth of cocaine.

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When FBI agents served a federal search warrant at James William Nott's apartment, a criminal...

FBI: Stolen human remains used as ‘decorations’ in Ky. man’s home

Updated: Jul. 13, 2023 at 6:10 AM EDT

By Natalia Martinez and Gray News staff

Authorities say the suspect was part of a ring of purchasing and selling stolen human remains, some of which were tied back to the Harvard Medical scandal.

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