According to a 1999 article in the Times Leader, Martin was tortured and murdered in a sawmill in the mountains about 15 miles (24 km) from the creek where her body was found.
Menurut sebuah artikel tahun 1999 di The Times Leader, Martin disiksa dan dibunuh di penggergajian di pegunungan sekitar 15 mil (24 km) dari sungai di mana tubuhnya ditemukan.