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The detectives talked to Joey about the church's finances and his cousin Zina.

Joey is a Fellowship of the Holy Spirit church member and Zina's adoptive cousin.

Detective Armstrong talked to Emmett about his relationship with Pastor Martinson.

Emmett's 15-year marriage broke up after he admitted to a brief affair.

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

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

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

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

The detectives interviewed the church secretary to learn more about Pastor Martinson's activities at work.

Preacher's daughter Fay rejected the church until her work for Pastor Martinson changed her mind.

The detectives asked the victim's wife about their marriage and her husband's enemies.

Lynette is a dedicated wife, mother, and nurse and an active participant in her husband’s ministry.

YCSD investigators spoke to church members and visitors who arrived for Easter services.

The Crime Beat reports: Minister beaten to death in church

Leo told the detectives about his discovery of the body and his relationship with Pastor Martinson.

Leo joined Pastor Martinson's congregation as a teenager and now is the associate pastor.