Albuquerque, NM (KKOB)- An Albuquerque man is convicted of kidnapping and sexual assault charges from an incident that happened on Thanksgiving Day in 2024. Ismael Martinez was found guilty in court on Tuesday. The assault happened when Martinez was staying with the victim’s family during the Thanksgiving holiday. Martinez took the 13-year old girl to a convenience store and sexually assaulted her.
He faces up to 18 years in prison. Sentencing will take place at a later date.
