Suspect in former Washington Woman’s Death was in Court this Week

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A man accused of killing a former Washington woman living in Evansville and dismembering her body remains jailed in Vanderburgh County without

A judge entered a not guilty plea on behalf of 38-year-old Earl Martin during Thursday’s initial hearing.  Martin, also a Washington native is charged with murder and obstruction of justice in the December shooting death of 41-year-old Erica Bradfield.

Bradfield’s body parts were found in trash bags behind the home Martin shared with his mother.

Court records show Vanderburgh County prosecutors plan to seek a life without parole sentenced if Martin is convicted.

Martin was also charged last week with murder and robbery in the December death of a 20-year-old man.