Central Islip man faces 10 years in prison for sexually abusing girl for years

The abuse began in 2014 when the victim was only 10 years old.

News 12 Staff

Mar 17, 2023, 9:23 PM

Updated 649 days ago

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A Central Islip man has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing and threatening a young girl for years.
The abuse began in 2014 when the victim was only 10 years old.
Elmer Martinez, 44, admitted to threatening the victim to keep the sexual abuse a secret.
The abuse continued for six years before the victim finally reported it.
Martinez faces 10 years in prison when he is sentenced.