Man sentenced to life in prison for killing couple in their house and taking their kids.

On a quiet June morning, tragedy struck when a man named Derek Martin committed an unspeakable crime. He stabbed his stepdaughter and her husband to death in their own home. It was a horrific event that left the entire community in shock and mourning.

The victims, Josh and Chloe Bashford, were parents to four young children. Martin, who was 67 years old at the time, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of the couple. He was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 29 years before he could be considered for parole.

According to the court proceedings, Martin had a history of mental illness and had previously been married to Chloe's mother. Despite their divorce, Martin had reconnected with the family and even helped with household chores. He had also lent Chloe money for a car and home improvements.

However, things took a dark turn when Martin stopped taking his medication and began to suffer from sleep deprivation. On the morning of the incident, he dropped off the two youngest children at school before taking Chloe out for breakfast. Little did she know, it would be the last meal she would ever have.

After the gruesome act, Martin attempted to clean up the scene before picking up the children from school. He then took them to McDonald's and dropped them off at their grandmother's house before turning himself in to the police. It was a calm and calculated move, despite the heinous crime he had just committed.

During the trial, Martin admitted to killing the couple but claimed that he was suffering from a mental disorder at the time. Three psychiatric experts testified that he may have been suffering from a depressive disorder, which could have contributed to his actions. However, the jury ultimately found him guilty of murder.

The loss of Chloe and Josh was devastating for their family and the community. Their children were left orphaned and their loved ones were left with a void that could never be filled. It was a tragic and senseless act that will never be forgotten.

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