[The Pummeled Pastor] Was the murder weapon a message?

[The Pummeled Pastor] Was the murder weapon a message?

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The Pummeled Pastor

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‍www.crimescene.com  |   12 April 2024 

Hello, Detective  

All the witnesses say Wendell Martinson was a good man who couldn't possibly have had any enemies.

But obviously, someone had a problem with Pastor Martinson because they beat and slashed him to death.

Was the evidence left at the scene a message? If so, who was it for?

Examine the evidence, and share your thoughts in the comments and the forum.

Tip: Want to catch up on what's happened so far? Check out the Pummeled Pastor recap.

Coming up … can the church treasurer shed any light on possible motives?

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Canvass – Martinson neighbors

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


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Evidence inventory

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


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Zina Jacinto bio

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


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Zina Jacinto interview

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


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Deirdre Littleton bio

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


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Deirdre Littleton interview

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


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