Summary
Members of a religious group in California called His Way Spirit Led Assemblies have been charged with murder in two separate cases. One case involves the death of a 4-year-old child in 2010, and the other involves the disappearance of a man in 2023. Shelley Martin, a leader of the group, and her husband Darryl Martin, along with another former member, face serious charges related to these incidents.
Key Facts
- Shelley “Kat” Martin, a leader of His Way Spirit Led Assemblies, was charged with murder.
- Darryl Martin, her husband, was charged with murder in the child's death.
- The child's name was Timothy Thomas, and he died in 2010 at age four.
- The man who disappeared in 2023 was named Emilio Ghanem; his burnt-out truck was found but his body has not been recovered.
- Timothy's death was linked to untreated medical conditions while under the Martins' care.
- Emilio Ghanem was a member of the group for nearly 20 years.
- Police say secrecy and control within the group made investigations difficult.
- Further court proceedings for the defendants are scheduled.
