Chicago man charged in violent murder of 19-year-old woman in South Shore

CHICAGO - A Chicago man was charged in connection to the beating and murder of a 19-year-old woman over the weekend. 

Lemark Martin Jr., 21, was arrested at his home located at 69th and Oglesby Avenue in South Shore on Sunday at 1:28 p.m. 

Police said Martin beat and killed the victim at the home several hours before his arrest. 

He was charged with first-degree murder. Martin will appear in court for a detention hearing on Wednesday. 

The victim has not yet been identified. 

Lemark Martin Jr.,