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A topless maid and masseuse has been convicted of killing and almost decapitating her client.A topless maid and masseuse has been convicted of killing and almost decapitating her client.
Centia Renee Martin, 36, was hired by 74-year-old Robert Crigler on 10 January.Centia Renee Martin, 36, was hired by 74-year-old Robert Crigler on 10 January.
Officers believed Mr Crigler was killed at his Inglewood home, in a Los Angeles suburb, between 10 and 13 January, the court heard on 6 September.  Officers believed Mr Crigler was killed at his Inglewood home, in a Los Angeles suburb, between 10 and 13 January, the court heard on 6 September.  
Deputy District Attorney Steven gates said Martin repeatedly bashed the former police officer over the head with a shotgun, before partially sawing his head off with a knife.Deputy District Attorney Steven gates said Martin repeatedly bashed the former police officer over the head with a shotgun, before partially sawing his head off with a knife.
Mr Crigler’s body was eventually found in his flat by police officers on 13 January.Mr Crigler’s body was eventually found in his flat by police officers on 13 January.
The victim was a former member of the Redondo Beach Swat team and a naval reservist.The victim was a former member of the Redondo Beach Swat team and a naval reservist.
Following a 21-day trial, the jury deliberated for four hours and found Martin guilty on a charge of first-degree murder. The former maid, who had represented herself, was immediately sentenced to 35 years to life in prison.Following a 21-day trial, the jury deliberated for four hours and found Martin guilty on a charge of first-degree murder. The former maid, who had represented herself, was immediately sentenced to 35 years to life in prison.
There are a number of services in LA that offer a "topless maid" service after first attracting attention in the 1990s. The service made headlines again three years ago when it was featured on US chatshow host Ellen DeGeneres's programme.There are a number of services in LA that offer a "topless maid" service after first attracting attention in the 1990s. The service made headlines again three years ago when it was featured on US chatshow host Ellen DeGeneres's programme.