Derek Martin, 67, was found guilty of murdering his stepdaughter Chloe Bashford, 30, and her husband Josh Bashford, 33, in their Newhaven home on June 9, 2023. He received a life sentence with a minimum of 29 years after admitting to manslaughter but denying murder, claiming mental health issues influenced his actions. Martin attacked Chloe with a hammer and later stabbed Josh before attempting to clean the scene and pick up their children. Despite a history of depression, psychiatric experts suggested he experienced diminished responsibility at the time of the killings.
Want More Context? 🔎
Loading PerspectiveSplit analysis...
