Man charged with killing stepdaughter and her husband

Derek Martin, 67, has admitted to the manslaughter of Josh, 33, and Chloe Bashford, 30, who were found dead in their Newhaven home on June 9, 2023, after he attacked them with a hammer and a knife. Martin claims diminished responsibility due to a depressive disorder, stating he “lost it” during the incident, which occurred after he spent time with the couple’s children.

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