Pummeled Pastor

Pastor Martinson was found bludgeoned to death at his church on Easter.
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Evidence inventory

CSU submitted this preliminary inventory of evidence collected at the Martinson homicide scene.

Canvass ā€“ Martinson neighbors

YCSD investigators canvassed the Martinsons' neighbors for potential leads in Pastor Martinson's murder.

Zina Jacinto interview

The detectives talked to Zina, a familiar face from a recent investigation.

Zina Jacinto bio

Zina is a longtime active member of the Fellowship of the Holy Spirit church.

Deirdre Littleton interview

The detectives asked Ms. Littleton about her connection to Pastor Martinson.

Deirdre Littleton bio

Recently divorced from her husband of 15 years, Deirdre lives alone with her teenage son.

About the current investigationAssociate Pastor Leo Ingram arrived at the church expecting to meet Pastor Wendell Martinson to set up for the Easter sunrise service.

Instead, he found Pastor Martinson's bloody body and called 911.

Who would do something like that to a man of the cloth in that place on that day?

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The Pummeled Pastor investigation began on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, and will run for about six weeks.

 

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