A Washington state judge has repeatedly released a violent, repeat offender with an extensive criminal history, including sex crimes against women and children, from jail without bail. Kenneth Christopher Martinez, 44, of Walla Walla, was arrested five times between October and December on charges including assault, domestic violence, criminal trespassing, and violating a protection order. Walla Walla County Judge Kristian E. Hedine released him from jail without bail in each of those cases, court records show.
A concerned resident contacted The Post Millennial about the matter, claiming that Martinez, a registered level III sex offender who has a conviction for raping a 9-month-old infant, has allegedly shown up at their residence repeatedly in recent weeks to stalk a new female victim. But because Judge Hedine continues to release Martinez from custody, they say they fear for their safety.
Martinez has been convicted of first-degree child molestation, first-degree sexual abuse, third-degree rape, and failure to register as a sex offender. He has a history of stalking and has spent years in prison. Multiple women have been granted protection orders against him, court filings show.
On November 2, 2024, Martinez was arrested by the Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office for returning to the home of a female victim who had a protection order placed against him. He was booked into jail on criminal trespassing charges and violating and protection order. Judge Hedine released him from jail without bail two days later, according to jail records.
Prior to his November release, Martinez was arrested on October 4 for criminal trespass and was released from custody the following day based on his own recognizance. On October 7, he was arrested by the Walla Walla Police Department on obstruction charges and was released the next day. Martinez was arrested again on October 26 for assault. He was released from jail two days later. Judge Hedine released him from custody in each of these cases. […]
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