New Twist In Bizarre Murder Plot

A Chatom man whose wife is accused of trying to poison him with a horse pain killer could be in big trouble himself.

When Marti Beech was arrested last September, she claimed her husband, Bo Beech, physically and emotionally abused her, but News Five has learned the Washington County Sheriff's Office is also investigating Bo Beech on claims of sexual abuse involving a child younger than sixteen.

"There are some pretty serious charges that could be brought forth," said Chief Terry Beasley, who says the allegations appear to be credible. "We've interviewed some folks, and we're trying to gather all the evidence."

Beasley says some of the evidence has been sent to Mobile for evaluation, and he believes charges against Bo could be filed within the next two weeks.

Meanwhile, Marti Beech's conspiracy to commit murder case is moving forward. Last month a Washington County grand jury indicted the mother of six for allegedly plotting to inject a horse pain killer in her husband's IV while he was hospitalized last September.

Marti Beech is expected to be back in court April 7th.