[The Pummeled Pastor] Was betrayal at the heart of the pastor's murder?

[The Pummeled Pastor] Was betrayal at the heart of the pastor's murder?

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The Pummeled Pastor

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‍www.crimescene.com  |   25 April 2024 

Hello, Detective  

According to witnesses, Pastor Martinson thought someone was betraying the congregation by taking money intended for the church—and he was taking action to put a stop to it.

Other people felt Pastor Martinson had betrayed them by giving bad advice or making accusations about a loved one.

Was betrayal what led to Pastor Martinson's murder?

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 … who's really behind the alleged financial shenanigans at Pastor Martinson's church?

New Case Documents for Detectives

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Zina Jacinto interview #2

White-haired woman with glasses

The detectives asked Zina about allegations of financial misconduct related to church donations.


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Lynette Martinson interview #2

Woman with curly blonde hair

The detectives asked Lynette about the things Rev. Horner mentioned were troubling her husband.


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Leo Ingram interview #2

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The detectives re-interviewed Pastor Ingram to get his thoughts on information uncovered since their last conversation.


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Fay Nutt interview #2

Smiling woman with long brown hair

The detectives called Fay in to ask what she failed to mention in their first conversation.


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Coroner's report

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Preliminary report on the autopsy of Wendell Martinson. Additional analyses are ongoing.


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Trace evidence examination

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The lab provided their preliminary findings on the trace evidence collected from the crime scene.


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