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7/25/2008 3:31 AM

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A hearing to determine whether Jeffrey Robert Martin, the Fayette County man convicted of raping and killing a 12-year-old girl two years ago, is a sexually violent predator under Megan's Law, will be held at 10 a.m. Aug. 21 before Greene County President Judge H. Terry Grimes.

Following the hearing, it is expected Grimes will impose sentence.

In May, a jury found Martin, 50, of New Geneva guilty of all charges, including first-degree murder, rape and aggravated indecent assault. The panel also recommended that Martin be put to death for his crimes.

He raped and strangled Gabrielle Bechen on June 13, 2006, when she visited the Dunkard Township horse farm where Martin worked. He also buried her body and all-terrain vehicle, hampering a massive search to find the missing girl.

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The formal sentencing hearing had been scheduled for Thursday.

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3 comments

Megan's Law Hearing : 7/25/2008
Jury found him guilty of ALL charges; Jury recommends DEATH; and there has to be ANOTHER hearing to decide if he is a sexually violent predator?

Kathie Beck

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Repeat Offender : 7/25/2008
Why is there no public reference to the fact that this man had past charges against him for child sexual abuse/assault?

kristyathome

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Waste of time/money : 7/25/2008
This is a complete waste of taxpayer's money and judicial time. Martin is sentenced to die for his crimes. Why bother labeling him a violent sexual predator? Didn't the jury already decide that?

Chris

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