Judge excused from hearing case against Michelle Martens

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Court officials say Judge Brett Loveless has been excused from hearing the case against Michelle Martens, who is facing charges in the murder of her daughter, 10-year-old Victoria Martens.
Victoria’s mother, Michelle Martens, her boyfriend Fabian Gonzales and his cousin Jessica Kelley are all facing charges for her murder.
Judge Benjamin Chavez has now been assigned to hear the case after the filing by the defense on Thursday. However, the reason