Trial Set For Mom, Others Charged In Girl’s Death

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A trial has been scheduled for three suspects charged in the horrific killing and rape of a 10-year-old New Mexico girl. Fabian Gonzales, Jessica Kelley and the victim's mother, Michelle Martens, are set to stand trial Oct. 2, 2017, for the death of Victoria Martens. They are charged with child abuse resulting in death, kidnapping and tampering with evidence in connection with the girl's killing. Victoria was found dead by police in her mother's apartment the day she was to celebrate her 10th birthday, with authorities saying her remains had been wrapped in a blanket and set on fire in a bathtub. Albuquerque District Court Judge Charles Brown said Friday all three suspects could request separate trials at a status conference April 10, 2017. They have all pleaded not guilty.