In a disturbing case of domestic violence, 25-year-old Seth Thomas Martin has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder after allegedly stabbing his fiancée, Mallory Myers, to death.
Martin reportedly told police that he killed Myers because she was “driving a wedge” between him and his roommate, and he had been fantasizing about killing her since the early days of their relationship.
A Gruesome Discovery
The tragic events unfolded on Friday afternoon when Seth Martin called police at 3:41 p.m. to report that he had stabbed his 33-year-old fiancée, Mallory Myers. Upon arriving at the home in Waterford Township, a suburb of Detroit, officers found Martin outside, covered in blood.
Inside the home, they discovered Myers’ lifeless body, with multiple stab wounds.
A Deadly Attack
According to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office, Martin and Myers had been lying in bed together when the fatal attack occurred. Prosecutors revealed that Myers was on her phone when Martin, without warning, allegedly pulled out a knife and stabbed her five to ten times.
He then called 911 and reported the stabbing, stating that he couldn’t apply pressure to her wounds because there were “too many.” During his 911 call, Martin explained that he had stabbed her in the neck first because he “wanted it to take less time.”
As the police listened to the call, Martin reportedly told dispatchers that Myers had pleaded for help, saying, “baby, baby, baby, I’m dying. Baby, I’m dying.
Call the cops.” He later told detectives that he had fantasized about killing Myers early in their relationship and admitted to feeling that she was causing tension between him and his roommate, which led to the fatal outburst.
The Motive Behind the Murder
Seth Martin’s stated motive for killing his fiancée was rooted in his belief that she was creating distance between him and his roommate. This alleged jealousy and resentment culminated in a violent act that ended Myers’ life.
Prosecutors further revealed that Martin had harbored thoughts of killing Myers for some time, making the attack premeditated.
During his arraignment, prosecutors emphasized the cold and calculated nature of the crime, noting that Martin’s actions were not the result of an impulsive outburst but rather a long-standing obsession with the idea of killing Myers.
The Community’s Grief
Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald spoke out about the case, stressing that the death of Mallory Myers was not just a statistic. “Mallory Myers wasn’t a statistic. Her life had purpose, and she should be with us still,” McDonald said.
“We intend to bring Mallory’s killer to justice.” McDonald also pointed out that domestic violence remains a leading cause of death among women aged 15 to 44, underscoring the need for continued awareness and action against such violence.
Legal Proceedings and Charges
Seth Martin has been charged with first-degree murder and is being held in the Oakland County Jail without bond. His next court date is scheduled for June 27, where more details of the case may emerge. As the investigation continues, the community and the victim’s family await justice for Mallory Myers.
The tragic and senseless murder of Mallory Myers serves as a chilling reminder of the dangers of domestic violence and the impact of unresolved jealousy and anger.
Seth Martin’s premeditated actions reflect the extent of his obsession, and the grief caused by his violent outburst will be felt by Myers’ family and loved ones for years to come.
As the case moves forward, the community hopes that justice will be served for Mallory Myers, who tragically lost her life to an act of extreme violence.
