A friend of Constance Marten has reportedly informed the BBC that Marten spent a significant period, described as several months, at a location referred to as a ‘torture’ church. This account details Marten’s involvement with a controversial religious figure from the age of 19, when she is said to have become a disciple of a notorious preacher. The individual in question faces serious allegations, including exercising extreme control over women within his following and accusations of rape. The revelations provide further insight into Marten’s background and past associations, highlighting a period where she was reportedly under the influence of this controversial spiritual leader and his alleged practices.