Murder-for-Hire Convict Sentenced to Life in Prison
A Rosedale man, Cory Martin, was sentenced to life in prison for murdering and dismembering a woman to collect $200,000 in life insurance proceeds.
Background
Martin, 37, was convicted by a federal jury in March following a two-week trial on all counts, including murder-for-hire, murder-for-hire conspiracy, and other related crimes. The victim, Brandy Odom, was a 26-year-old woman who was engaged in commercial sex work for Martin.
The Crime
Martin and his girlfriend, Adelle Anderson, fraudulently obtained two life insurance policies in Odom’s name. They made premium payments to the life insurance companies by Western Union money orders and by using a debit card in Odom’s name. They then plotted her death.
The Investigation
Anderson testified that prior to Odom’s murder, she and Martin watched "The First 48", a true-crime TV show about police tactics, and discussed "what not to do, and what things to do to avoid being caught by the police." Anderson also testified that they watched "Dexter", a TV show about a serial killer who dismembered his victims, because Martin was "looking for ways to commit the crime when they got rid of Brandy."
The Sentence
Martin was sentenced to life in prison by U.S. District Judge Ann M. Donnelly. He was also sentenced to a concurrent term of 20 years imprisonment for wire fraud conspiracy and a consecutive term of two years in prison for aggravated identity theft.
Conclusion
Martin’s sentence is a just punishment for his heinous crime. His actions were motivated by greed and a desire to profit from Odom’s death. The FBI and law enforcement agencies worked tirelessly to bring him to justice, and his sentence ensures that he will not be able to victimize another person.
FAQs
Q: What was the motive behind Martin’s crime?
A: Martin’s motive was to collect $200,000 in life insurance proceeds.
Q: How did Martin and Anderson plan Odom’s murder?
A: Martin and Anderson planned Odom’s murder by obtaining life insurance policies in her name, making premium payments, and plotting her death.
Q: What TV shows did Martin and Anderson watch before Odom’s murder?
A: Martin and Anderson watched "The First 48" and "Dexter" before Odom’s murder.
Q: How did Martin dispose of Odom’s body?
A: Martin dismembered Odom’s body in the bathtub and disposed of her body parts in Canarsie Park in Brooklyn.
Q: What was the sentence for Martin?
A: Martin was sentenced to life in prison, with a concurrent term of 20 years imprisonment for wire fraud conspiracy and a consecutive term of two years in prison for aggravated identity theft.
