Martinez Found Guilty on 20 Sex Charges

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A jury has found a Springfield man guilty of sexually abusing several children over a period of years.

Edward Martinez was found guilty on 20 charges including child molestation and statutory rape.

An investigation by the Republic Police Department found that Martinez abused as many as 13 children dating back to 1996.

Martinez is scheduled to be sentenced on January 9th, 2025.