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Story summary
- California authorities arrested 28-year-old Joshua Martinez for the 2019 disappearance of 17-year-old Victoria Marquina.
- Martinez, previously released due to insufficient evidence, now faces charges of murder, statutory rape, and other child sex allegations.
- Victoria was last seen on October 9, 2019, with Martinez, whose phone records indicated he was in San Joaquin County.
- Her abandoned car was discovered four days later in Escalon, and Martinez fled to Mexico, claiming he dropped her off in Sutter Creek.
- If convicted, Martinez could face up to life in prison, with a court appearance scheduled for 1:30 p.m. PT.
