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Life Sentence for Insurance Fraud Murder
A New York man received a life sentence for murdering and dismembering a woman to collect life insurance benefits.
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U.s. Attorney's OfficeFederal Court In Brooklyn
Cory MartinBrandy OdomBreon Peace
- What was Cory Martin sentenced for?
- Cory Martin was sentenced to life in prison for killing Brandy Odom and dismembering her body after taking out life insurance policies in her name.
- How did U.S. Attorney Breon Peace describe the crime?
- U.S. Attorney Breon Peace described the crime as "ghastly, cold-blooded," and motivated by greed. Martin was also sentenced to a concurrent 20 years for wire fraud conspiracy and a consecutive two years for aggravated identity theft.
- What evidence was used by prosecutors to argue for Martin's guilt?
- Prosecutors argued that Martin watched crime shows like "Dexter" and "The First 48" for tips on how to commit the crime and evade law enforcement.
- How did Martin and his accomplice obtain the life insurance policies?
- Martin and a co-conspirator fraudulently obtained two life insurance policies on Odom before strangling her in her bedroom.
- What steps did Martin and his co-conspirator take after killing Brandy Odom?
- They purchased cleaning supplies, dismembered Odom's body, and dumped the remains in a Brooklyn park, then attempted to collect the insurance benefits.