2 charged with kidnapping, human trafficking in death of N.H. woman
Briefly

Justina Steffy, a 31-year-old from Keene, New Hampshire, died from a drug overdose linked to a fentanyl substance allegedly provided by Andrea Martin. Her body was later discovered in Warwick, Massachusetts. Authorities have charged Martin with dispensing a controlled drug leading to death, along with other charges related to evidence tampering. Additionally, both Martin and Christian Torruellas are charged with kidnapping other victims and human trafficking, revealing disturbing patterns of exploitation and violence surrounding Steffy's tragic death.
Investigators determined that Justina Steffy, 31, from Keene, N.H., died Oct. 13, 2024 in a Keene residence from a drug overdose, and her body was later disposed of in Warwick.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner concluded that Steffy's death was a homicide caused by narcotics that others had injected into her.
Andrea Martin, 42, is charged with dispensing a controlled drug with death resulting, and Christian Torruellas, 32, faces additional serious charges.
Both suspects are facing kidnapping charges and human trafficking allegations for confining and exploiting another adult victim.
Read at Boston.com
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