Country singer Daniel Lee Martin, under investigation for child abuse sex crimes, has died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to the Pasco, Florida Sheriff’s Office.
On January 27, Martin, 54, was arrested after the alleged child victim told police that the singer exposed himself to her while they were sitting on a sofa. According to police, the victim stated that Martin shared pornographic images and fondled himself. They added there were several times the victim stayed overnight at Martin’s home. Martin was released on $15,000 bail soon after his arrest.
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Police reported they were at Martin’s home in Tennessee on Friday to serve a warrant, for 3-counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, as well as aggravated sexual battery and solicitation of a minor to commit rape.
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Upon entering the home, deputies found Martin dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
