A Nevada man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole after being convicted in the killing and dismemberment of a man prosecutors said had an affair with his wife.
Anthony Newton, 46, of Las Vegas, was sentenced this week in connection with the 2016 death of Ulyses “Cesar” Molina. Prosecutors said Newton killed Molina and later spent days dismembering and disposing of his remains across the Las Vegas area.
Court records reviewed by Law&Crime stated that Newton “placed his foot onto” Molina’s neck and “applied such force” that it caused his death.
Conviction
Newton was convicted in February 2026 on multiple charges, including:
| Charge | Outcome |
|---|---|
| First-degree murder | Guilty |
| Conspiracy to commit murder | Guilty |
| First-degree kidnapping | Guilty |
The sentencing concludes years of legal proceedings connected to the homicide.
According to prosecutors, the killing stemmed from anger over an alleged affair involving Molina and Newton’s wife while Newton was previously incarcerated.
Investigation
Authorities said Newton carried out the crime with assistance from his brother-in-law, George Malaperdas.
Malaperdas pleaded guilty in 2020 to second-degree murder and is scheduled to be sentenced on June 16.
Court documents stated that Newton and Malaperdas restrained Molina using shoestrings before attacking him inside an apartment.
A witness reportedly told investigators they saw Newton apply pressure to Molina’s neck with his foot until Molina stopped moving.
Prosecutors argued the killing was motivated by revenge and personal resentment.
“This is about a deep-seated hatred,” Chief Deputy District Attorney Bill Flinn reportedly said during earlier court proceedings. “It was about disrespect.”
Dismemberment
After Molina’s death, prosecutors said Newton and Malaperdas moved the body into a bathroom and began dismembering it.
According to court records, Malaperdas removed the victim’s clothing and wrapped the body in a bedspread while assisting Newton in disposing of the remains.
Investigators said some body parts were burned and scattered in different areas around Las Vegas and Henderson.
One particularly disturbing discovery occurred when a Henderson resident reportedly found one of Molina’s hands inside her mailbox.
Authorities stated that Molina’s head was never recovered.
During sentencing, Flinn described the crime as especially brutal.
“It takes a different kind of horrific mentality to do something like that to another human being,” he said, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Background
Court records also referenced Newton’s prior criminal history.
As a teenager, Newton served prison time for the 1996 killing of a woman. That prior conviction later became an issue during legal proceedings in the current case.
Newton’s first trial in 2024 ended in a mistrial after a witness mentioned his previous incarceration in front of jurors.
A second trial in 2025 resulted in a deadlocked jury that could not reach a verdict.
He was ultimately convicted following another trial in early 2026.
Statements
According to investigators, Malaperdas told police that Molina had once been his friend before becoming involved with his sister, who was Newton’s wife.
Court documents stated that when Malaperdas arrived at the apartment, Newton was armed with a revolver while Molina was already on the floor.
Authorities said the two men later dragged Molina into the bathroom after the fatal assault.
The case remained under investigation for years as prosecutors assembled evidence tied to the killing and disposal of the body.
Sentencing
Newton’s sentence of life without parole means he will spend the remainder of his life in prison unless future legal appeals alter the outcome.
Meanwhile, sentencing proceedings for Malaperdas are expected later this year.
The case drew widespread attention in Nevada due to the violent nature of the crime and the disturbing details surrounding the disposal of Molina’s remains.
FAQs
Who was sentenced in the Las Vegas case?
Anthony Newton was sentenced to life in prison.
Who was the victim?
The victim was Ulyses “Cesar” Molina.
What charges was Newton convicted of?
Murder, kidnapping, and conspiracy charges.
Was anyone else charged in the case?
Yes, George Malaperdas pleaded guilty earlier.
Was the victim’s body fully recovered?
No, investigators never recovered the head.
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