Cesar Martinez, 27, received an 18-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to second-degree criminal sexual conduct. This stems from a 2024 assault on a woman walking along Berlin G. Myers Parkway in Summerville, S.C.
Case Details
The victim reported the attack immediately after going to work, enabling a swift investigation. Surveillance footage captured Martinez at her workplace days earlier, interacting with her and suggesting prior stalking.
Sentencing and Aftermath
Chief Deputy Solicitor Kelly LaPlante commended the victim’s strength, noting her quick reporting likely prevented further harm. Martinez, who was in the U.S. illegally, faces deportation following his prison term.
