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Lucas County Judge Gives 22 Years for Torture, Kidnapping

5/23/2026

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A Lucas County, Ohio court sentenced Martina Esqueda to 22 years for kidnapping and assault after a ten-day torture.
Police said the assault began after a dog fight at Esqueda’s home, where she blamed boyfriend Austyn McClellan.
Austyn McClellan endured days of beating and starvation before escaping to a Speedway on March 21 2025.
Attorney Morgan Isenberg argued that Martina Esqueda’s sexual abuse and foster-care experiences contributed to her actions.

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A Lucas County, Ohio court sentenced Martina Esqueda to 22 years for kidnapping and assault after a ten-day torture.
Police said the assault began after a dog fight at Esqueda’s home, where she blamed boyfriend Austyn McClellan.
Austyn McClellan endured days of beating and starvation before escaping to a Speedway on March 21 2025.
Attorney Morgan Isenberg argued that Martina Esqueda’s sexual abuse and foster-care experiences contributed to her actions.