New York Man Sentenced to Life for Murder and Dismemberment in Insurance Fraud Scheme

Cory Martin killed Brandy Odom after watching crime shows for tips, aiming to profit from life insurance policies.

Cory Martin, 37, was sentenced to life in prison for the murder and dismemberment of Brandy Odom, a 26-year-old sex worker he managed.
Martin watched crime shows like 'Dexter' and 'The First 48' to learn how to commit the crime and avoid detection.
He and an accomplice fraudulently took out life insurance policies in Odom's name, intending to collect the benefits after her death.
Odom's body was dismembered and disposed of in a Brooklyn park, with Martin and his accomplice failing to claim the insurance payouts.
A federal jury found Martin guilty in March, and the case highlighted the vulnerability of sex workers to violence and exploitation.