Greenfield Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Child Molestation Involving 2 Victims

 

SALINAS, California- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced on August 29

that on August 28, 2025, Judge Jennifer J. O’Keefe sentenced 43-year-old Julio Martinez

of Greenfield to 18 years in prison for committing 2 counts of lewd acts upon a child under 14

years of age, and 2 counts of assault with intent to commit a lewd act upon a child under 14 years

of. These offenses are all serious and violent felonies and are considered strikes under California’s

Three Strikes law. Martinez will also be required to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life.

Jane Doe 1 reported that Martinez, a family member, had touched her thigh over the clothes on 1

occasion while she was sleeping. Jane Doe 2 reported that Maritnez had molested her on 2

separate occasions. Both victims delayed reporting the crimes for over a year because they had a

close relationship with Martinez. According to research into sexual assault victim behavior, it is

very common for victims to delay reporting the sexual abuse, especially when the victim is a minor

and has a close relationship with the perpetrator.

This case was investigated by Greenfield Police Detective Armando Lerma as well as other

Greenfield Police Officers. The victim in this case was assisted by District Attorney’s Office

Victim Witness Program Manager Alma Sanchez.