Kay Martin inquest: Updates from hearing into death of Sunderland woman at centre of domestic murder probe

By Fiona Thompson

Senior Live Reporter

Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT

Updated 23rd Aug 2019, 14:05 GMT

Police outside the house in Shrewsbury Crescent following the discovery of the bodies of Kay Martin and her husband Alan Martin. — Police outside the house in Shrewsbury Crescent following the discovery of the bodies of Kay Martin and her husband Alan Martin. | JPIMedia

placeholder image — Police outside the house in Shrewsbury Crescent following the discovery of the bodies of Kay Martin and her husband Alan Martin. | JPIMedia

An inquest will today resume into the tragic death of a Sunderland woman who was the focus of a murder probe.

Evidence will be heard at Sunderland Coroner's Court today. Please refresh for updates.

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