The case of Pembroke triple murder suspect Christian Martin will continue in Christian Circuit Court after a motion to dismiss the case was denied.
In a brief midday hearing in Christian Circuit Court Wednesday, Judge John Atkins denied Martin’s motion to dismiss charges for three counts of murder, arson, attempted arson, burglary first degree, and three counts of tampering with physical evidence. Judge Atkins denied Martin’s motion to dismiss for a due process violation. The judge did allow renewal of the motion at a later time if the defense wants to supplement the written motion with witness testimony.
Judge Atkins set the next pretrial hearing for January 21 at 1:00 to hear evidence concerning Martin’s medical condition. Martin is currently suffering from kidney stones. The defense is still working with the Christian County Jail concerning Martin’s health and best way to take care of him.
Martin is accused of killing Calvin and Pam Phillips, and their neighbor Ed Dansereau, on November 18, 2015. Calvin Phillips was found dead at the couples’ home on South Main Street in Pembroke. Pam Phillips and Dansereau were located in a burned vehicle in a field off Rosetown Road near Pembroke.
